MLB Instant Replay Review 071: Gabe Morales (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Gabe Morales' HBP call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cubs-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Allen Craig took a 0-1 sinker from Cubs pitcher Jose Veras inside and around the area of the upper left arm for a hit by pitch. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Morales' ruling that the pitched ball made contact with Craig was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 3-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 6-3, in 11 innings.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s third Instant Replay Review of 2014.
Gabe Morales is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 6/8 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 70th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 2/6 (.333 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 49/71 (.690 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4/11/14
Video: Play stands; Cardinals get the tying run on base after hit by pitch stands in the 9th (CHC)