MLB Ejection 002: Alan Porter (1; Elvis Andrus)

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Rangers SS Elvis Andrus for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With two out and none on, Andrus took a 1-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located knee high and over the inner half of home plate (px -.603, pz 1.639 / sz_bot 1.460) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated (the only other called strike was located at -.273, 1.629), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s first ejection of 2014.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's first ejection in the UEFL Crew Division.

This is the 2nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 1st player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Andrus was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' first ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 1; HOU, LAA, OAK, SEA 0).
This is Elvis Andrus' first ejection since June 14, 2013 (Eric Cooper; QOC = N).
This is Alan Porter's first ejection since September 7, 2013 (Brandon Barnes; QOC = U).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 4/13/14
Video: After Porter issues an equipment violation for bat throw, Andrus keeps arguing for the ejection (TEX)