MLB Ejections: Mark Carlson (2, 3; Johnson, Upton)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Braves 3B Chris Johnson for arguing a swinging strike call by 1B Umpire Tim Welke in the top of the 6th and Braves LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 9th inning of the Braves-Nationals game. In the 6th, with one out and two on, Johnson attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen, a decision appealed to 1B Umpire Welke. Replays indicate Johnson attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-1.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Upton took a 1-1 slider from Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and belt-high (px .083, pz 3.282 / sz_top 3.72), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 4-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 101st, 102nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th, 47th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Johnson was 1-3 and Upton was 1-4 in the contest.
This is the Braves' 4th, 5th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, NYM 5; MIA, PHI 3; WAS 0).
This is Chris Johnson's first ejection since Aug 10, 2013 (Jim Joyce; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since Aug 24, 2013 (Paul Nauert; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 6/22/14
Video: Johnson strikes out trying to check his swing on Welke's overrule, resulting in his toss (ATL)
Video: A pitch after taking a called second strike, Upton vents about his AB and is dismissed (WAS)