MLB Instant Replay Review 208, 209: Greg Gibson (06, 07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Greg Gibson's safe call in the top of the 4th inning and out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Pirates-Blue Jays game. In the 4th, with two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Josh Thole hit a 1-2 slider from Pirates pitcher Francisco Liriano on the ground to second baseman Neil Walker, who threw to first baseman Gabby Sanchez as Thole arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Gibson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Pirates pitcher Bryan Morris threw to first baseman Ike Davis in an attempt to pick off Blue Jays baserunner R1 Chris Getz. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Gibson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 6-6. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-6.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Greg Gibson is now 6/7 (.857 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Bill Miller's crew is now 11/13 (.846 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 208th, 209th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle is now 5/10 (.500 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons is now 0/8 (.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 114/209 (.545 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/3/14
Video: Play stands; Clear and convincing fails to surface to confirm or reverse the original call (PIT)
Video: Play stands; Blue Jays lose a baserunner while Gibbons loses another challenge (TOR)