MLB Instant Replays 192|193: Tim Welke (02, 03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tim Welke's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and Welke's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Twins game. In the 5th, with none out and two on, Twins batter Trevor Plouffe hit a 1-0 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren on a line drive, caught by shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who threw to second baseman Dee Gordon as Twins baserunner R2 Brian Dozier returned to second base via a slide. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 5-4.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Twins batter Josmil Pinto hit a 0-1 sinker from Dodgers pitcher JP Howell on the ground to Dodgers shortstop Ramirez, who threw to second baseman Gordon as Twins baserunner Jason Kubel slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 8-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s second, third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Tim Welke is now 0/3 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Tim Welke's crew is now 10/15 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 192nd, 193rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 3/7 (.429 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire is now 2/3 (.667 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 106/193 (.549 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins, 5/1/14

Video: Play overturned; Dodgers turn a key double play after review awards LA the out at second (LAD)

Video: Play overturned; Not to be outdone, Gardy fires a winning challenge in the Twins' eighth (MIN)