MLB Replay Review 013, 017: Wegner, Morales (01, 01)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of Game 1 and overturned 2B Umpire Gabe Morales' out call in the top of the 6th inning of Game 2 of the Indians-Athletics doubleheader. In Game 1, with one out and two on, Athletics batter Josh Donaldson hit a 1-0 slider from Indians pitcher Corey Kluber on the ground to third baseman Carlos Santana, who threw to catcher Yan Gomes as Athletics baserunner R3 Derek Norris arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge from Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Wegner's ruling that Gomes tagged Norris while he was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 2-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

In Game 2, with one out and one on, Indians baserunner R1 Mike Aviles attempted to steal second base with Elliot Johnson batting, the throw from Athletics catcher John Jaso to second baseman Nick Punto arriving with Aviles at second base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Morales' ruling that Punto tagged Aviles prior to Aviles' touch of second base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 3-2. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
This is Gabe Morales (47)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
Mark Wegner is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Gabe Morales is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 2/3 (.666 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.
Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 13th instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 0/1 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Requests in 2014.
Indians Manager Terry Francona is now 1/2 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Requests in 2014.
Umpires are now 9/17 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics, 4/2/14
Video: Play stands; Fielder's choice out at home upheld after Wegner punches out Norris (OAK)
Video: Play overturned; Morales has a call reversed in second big league game (CLE)