Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Jerry Layne's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd and 2B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Marlins game. In the 3rd, two out and one on, Marlins batter Marcell Ozuna hit a 0-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Franklin Morales on the ground to second baseman Charlie Culberson, who threw to first baseman Michael Cuddyer as Ozuna arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Layne's ruling that Cuddyer did not legally tag first base via a touch with his foot was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 4-2.
In the 8th, with two out and one on, Rockies baserunner Christian Yelich attempted to steal second off Marlins pitcher Matt Belisle, catcher Willin Rosario to second baseman DJ LeMahieu. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Wendelstedt's ruling that LeMahieu did not tag Yelich while Yelich was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 8-5.
This is Jerry Layne (24)'s second instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
Jerry Layne is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Hunter Wendelstedt is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Crew Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 3/3 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.
Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.
These are the 19th and 20th instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 0/2 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Requests in 2014.
Umpires are now 12/20 (.600 Affirmation) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.
Wrap:
Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins, 4/3/14
Video:
Play stands; Jerry Layne's second pulled foot call in two days is reviewed & affirmed (COL)
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Play stands; Weiss asks Layne for a Crew Chief review, which is granted and confirmed (COL)
