MLB Instant Replay Review 079: Angel Hernandez (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B umpire Angel Hernandez's out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Nationals-Braves game. With none out and one on, Nationals batter Nate McLouth bunted a 0-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Alex Wood to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as McLouth arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Hernandez's ruling that Freeman caught the ball and tagged first base ahead of McLouth's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 4-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s first Instant Replay Review of 2014.
Angel Hernandez is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Larry Vanover's crew is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 79th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/4 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 53/79 (.671 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves, 4/12/14
Video: Play stands; Nats' challenge falls short as broadcasters decry Instant Replay Review (WAS)
Related: Angel jogs out to right field wall to confirm lodged ball call, two-base award (WAS)