MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Vic Carapazza (1, 05)

1B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Rangers Pitching Coach Mike Maddux in the top and Instant Replay Review confirmed Carapazza's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Rangers game. In the top of the 8th, with one out and none on, Red Sox batter Will Middlebrooks attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 sinker from Rangers pitcher Justin Germano, which hit his arm. Replays indicate Middlebrooks did not attempt to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 6-3.

In the bottom half, with none out and one on, Rangers batter Adrian Beltre hit a 0-0 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa back to Tazawa, who threw to second baseman Dustin Pedroia to first baseman Mike Napoli as Beltre arrived at first base, Rangers baserunner R1 Elvis Andrus out at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Carapazza's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Red Sox were leading, 8-3. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Vic Carapazza now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 16 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Correct = 16).
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 38th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 258th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is the Rangers' 3rd ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 3; HOU, SEA 2; LAA, OAK 0).
This is Mike Maddux's first career MLB ejection.
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since Aug 11, 2013 (Asdrubal Cabrera; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
Umpires are now 137/258 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers, 5/10/14
Video: Maddux is tossed arguing that Middlebrooks swung at a pitch that hit him (TEX)
Video: Play confirmed; Red Sox start the eighth with a key double play affirmed by Replay (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 257: Bill Welke (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Bill Welke's foul ball (no HR) call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Cardinals-Pirates game. With two out and one on, Cardinals batter Matt Adams hit a 0-2 curveball from Pirates pitcher Edinson Volquez on a fly ball to deep right field and beyond the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Brian Gorman, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Bill Welke (52)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 257th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's fifth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 136/257 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/10/14
Video: Play confirmed; Video tape proves umpires got the call right on long drive foul (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 256: Tripp Gibson (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Astros-Orioles game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Dexter Fowler hit a 0-2 changeup from Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez on the ground to third baseman Manny Machado, who threw to first baseman Steve Pearce as Fowler arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Gibson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 2-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 256th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's ninth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 135/256 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles, 5/10/14

Video: Play stands; Orioles' strong defense ends the Astros' frame after further review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 255: Laz Diaz (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Laz Diaz's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Royals-Mariners game. With two out and two on, Mariners baserunner R1 Robinson Cano attempted to advance on a ball in the dirt, Royals catcher Salvador Perez to second baseman Johnny Giavotella as Cano slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Diaz's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 3-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 255th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's seventh Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 134/255 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/10/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals benefit from a Replay Review-aided out call in the 7th inning (KC)

MLB Ejection 037: Will Little (1; Don Mattingly)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Giants-Dodgers game. With one out and none on, Dodgers batter Hanley Ramirez took a 1-1 slider from Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint between the top of the pants and uniform shirt (px .210, pz 3.521 / sz_bot 3.480 [MOE 3.563]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 3-1. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Will Little (93)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Will Little now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct = 2).

This is the 37th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Dodgers' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL West (LAD, SF 2; SD 1; ARI, COL 0).
This is Don Mattingly's first ejection since August 2, 2013 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's first ejection since August 31, 2013 (Ned Yost; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/9/14
Video: After an already-heated exchange regarding a Puig bat flip, Mattingly gets tossed (LAD)

MLB Replay Reviews 252-254: Hernandez, Johnson, Vanover

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Angel Hernandez's safe call in the top of the 5th, upheld 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 7th and upheld 3B Umpire Larry Vanover's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Angels-Blue Jays game. In the 5th, with two out and two on, Angels baserunner R3 Raul Ibanez attempted to score on a wild pitch and was tagged by Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro as he slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Hernandez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 3-2.

In the 7th, with two outs and none on, Blue Jays batter Chris Getz hit a 1-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Garrett Richards on the ground to shortstop Erick Aybar, who threw to first baseman Albert Pujols as Getz arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Jays Mgr Gibbons, Johnson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 3-2.

In the 9th, with none out and three on, Angels batter Ibanez hit a 0-1 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil on a fly ball to left fielder Melky Cabrera, who threw to third baseman Juan Francisco to shortstop Jose Reyes as Angels baserunner R3 Mike Trout slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 4-3. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Larry Vanover (27)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 16-18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 252-254th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 11-12th Replay Review of 2014.

This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 7th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 134/254 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/9/14

Video: Play overturned; Angels lose a run on Jays' challenge (TOR)

Video: Play stands; Out at first upheld after review finds no evidence to overturn it (TOR)

Video: Play stands; Angels hit into double play while taking the lead in the 9th (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 251: Dana DeMuth (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Dana DeMuth's in play (live ball) call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Marlins-Padres game. With two out and none on, Padres batter Seth Smith hit a 0-1 fastball from Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez on a sharp line drive to deep right-center field and off the top of the wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Padres Manager Bud Black and initiation by Crew Chief Dana DeMuth, DeMuth's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 2-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 10-1.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 251st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's sixth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 132/251 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres, 5/9/14

Video: Play stands; Deep drive remains in play for a triple after Replay Review (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 250: Jeff Nelson (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jeff Nelson's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Royals-Mariners game. With none out and two on, Royals batter Billy Butler hit a 0-0 fastball from Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer on the ground to third baseman Willie Bloomquist, who threw to second baseman Robinson Cano as Royals baserunner R1 Eric Hosmer slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Nelson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 1-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 250th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 10th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 131/250 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/9/14

Video: Play overturned; Mariners get a force out reversed thanks to Replay Review (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 249: Clint Fagan (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Clint Fagan's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Twins-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Twins baserunner R1 Brian Dozier attempted to steal second base off Tigers pitcher Evan Reed and catcher Alex Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Dozier slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Fagan's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 2-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

*Also Clint Fagan's first Replay Review of 2014 while wearing Alan Porter's clothing*

This is Crew Chief Joe West's 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 249th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's fifth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 131/249 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/9/14

Video: Play confirmed; Ninth inning caught stealing out call at second is confirmed (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 248: John Tumpane (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire John Tumpane's out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Indians-Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays batter Ben Zobrist hit a 1-2 curveball from Indians pitcher Corey Kluber on the ground to second baseman Mike Aviles, who threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher as Zobrist arrived at first base, David DeJesus out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Tumpane's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Nauert's 1st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 248th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 14th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 130/248 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/9/14

Video: Play overturned; Double play is reversed after Maddon's challenge on the back-end (TB)

MLB Ejection, Case Play & Replay Review: Foster, Porter

HP Umpire Marty Foster ejected Rays Pitching Coach Jim Hickey for arguing a check swing (ball) call in the top of the 1st and Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Alan Porter's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Orioles-Rays game. In the 1st, with two out and one on, Orioles batter Adam Jones attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 changeup from Rays pitcher David Price as catcher Jose Molina threw to second baseman Ben Zobrist to catch Orioles baserunner R1 Nelson Cruz stealing to end the frame, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 5th, with one out and three on, Rays batter Evan Longoria hit a 0-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on the ground to shortstop J.J. Hardy, who threw to second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who thew to first baseman Steve Pearce as Longoria arrived at first base, Rays baserunner R1 Matt Joyce out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Porter's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 3-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Alan Porter (64)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Marty Foster now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 5 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct = 5).
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

*CASE PLAY: The 0-2 changeup check swing pitch resulted in an inning-ending out at second base, meaning that the defensive team was not put at a disadvantage by a call (or no-call) at the plate: 1B Umpire Alan Porter did not receive a check swing appeal as the third out was made before Foster appealed. Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-6-a, "Quality of Correctness is governed by the (in)correctness of the call made, not by the quality of reasoning given for such a call." Because an out was recorded on this pitch, the call must be correct. The Case Play is as follows: (a) Assume that there was just one out in the inning and the same sequence occurred. Contact was made between F2 Molina and B1 Jones' bat. (b) Assume the same scenario as in part [a], but in [b], R1 slides into second base ahead of the throw/tag. What's the call? Pursuant to UEFL Rule, this Case Play shall remain open until no earlier than Sunday, 5/11 at 2:00 AM PT.

This is the 36th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 247th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Rays' 3rd ejection of 2014, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; TB 3; BOS 2; TOR 1; BAL 0).
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Jim Hickey's first ejection since May 2, 2009 (John Hirschbeck; QOC = [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marty Foster's first ejection since May 26, 2013 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y [Reversed K]).
Umpires are now 130/247 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/9/14
Video: Jim Hickey gets tossed from the game between innings for arguing with Foster (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Rays lose challenge on inning-ending double play backend at first (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 246: Mark Ripperger (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mark Ripperger's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Rangers game. With one out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Blackmon hit a 1-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Aaron Poreda on a fly ball to right fielder Alex Rios, who threw to catcher Robinson Chirinos as Rockies baserunner R3 Michael McKenry slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Ripperger's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 3-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 246th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 10th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 129/246 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers, 5/8/14

Video: Play confirmed; Texas preserves the shutout on key double play at the plate (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 245: DJ Reyburn (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire DJ Reyburn's ball (live) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Phillies-Blue Jays game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Jose Reyes took a 0-1 knuckle curve from Phillies pitcher AJ Burnett for a called ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Reyburn's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 12-6.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 245th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 10th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 128/245 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/8/14

Video: Play overturned; Reyes is ruled to have been hit by a pitch following Replay Review (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 244: Mike Winters (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mike Winters' safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Astros-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter Austin Jackson hit a 1-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel on the ground to second baseman Jose Altuve, who threw to first baseman Jesus Guzman as Jackson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Winters' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 244th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 8th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 128/244 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/8/14

Video: Play overturned; Porter's Astros get out of the inning on reversed review (HOU)

MLB Ejection 035: Tom Woodring (1; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Tom Woodring ejected Cubs Manager Rick Renteria for arguing balls and strikes in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Cubs-White Sox game. With none out and three on, White Sox batter Paul Konerko hit a first-pitch cutter from Cubs pitcher Travis Wood for a three-RBI double; Renteria was ejected during the pitching change directly subsequent to this at-bat. Replays indicate the bottom of the 5th inning prior to Renteria's ejection contained only four callable pitches, all during Alexei Ramirez's at-bat, which ended in a walk; the pitches were properly officiated (#1 [pz 1.514 < sz_bot 1.59], #2 [pz -.122 < sz_bot], #3 [pz .967 < sz_bot], #4 px -1.652]), the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 7-3. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Tom Woodring (75)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Tom Woodring now has 4 points in the UEFL (-1 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Chief Jerry Meals now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 35th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2014 and Rick Renteria's third ejection of 2014.
This is the Cubs' 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 4; PIT 3; CIN, MIL 2; STL 1).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since April 29, 2014 (Al Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tom Woodring's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 5/7/14
Video: Renteria argues during a pitching change, prompting his removal from the game (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 243: Cory Blaser (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Cory Blaser's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Twins-Indians game. With two out and three on, Indians batter Michael Brantley hit a 0-1 splitter from Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco on a line drive off the glove of first baseman Chris Colabello to right fielder Jason Kubel, who threw to second baseman Brian Dozier as Brantley slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Blaser's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 2-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 243rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's fourth Replay Review of 2014 (first unsuccessful).
Umpires are now 128/243 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/7/14
Video: Play stands; Brantley completes his 2-RBI double with a successful slide into 2nd base (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 242: Mike Winters (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mike Winters' out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Astros-Tigers game. With two out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Andrew Romine attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve as Romine slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Winters' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 242nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' eighth Replay Review of 2014 (first unsuccessful).
Umpires are now 127/242 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Ausmus' challenge produces a stolen base for the Tigers in the 2nd (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 241: Will Little (02)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Will Little's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Royals-Padres game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Alexi Amarista hit a 2-2 cutter from Royals pitcher James Shields on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who threw to shortstop Alcides Escobar as Padres baserunner R2 Cameron Maybin slid back into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 3-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 241st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's 5th Replay Review of 2014 (first unsuccessful).

Umpires are now 127/241 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres, 5/7/14

Video: Play stands; Black loses his first challenge of 2014 on upheld out call at 2nd base (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 240: Quinn Wolcott (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Giants-Pirates game. With two out and none on, Pirates batter Starling Marte hit a 1-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Tim Hudson on a fly ball to right field, thrown to second baseman Ehire Adrianza, who threw wildly past third base, backed up by Hudson, who threw to catcher Buster Posey as Marte slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Wolcott's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 240th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the second walk-off review (first walk-off overturn) of 2014.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 126/240 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Pirates earn a walk-off win thanks to Replay Review, call at the plate (PIT)
Video: Giants broadcasters Kruk & Kuip call the video reviewed loss for CSN Bay Area (SF)
Video: Must C: Compilation of the television and radio play-by-play calls by Pittsburgh (MLBAM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 239: Clint Fagan (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Clint Fagan's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Orioles-Rays game. With none out and two on, Rays batter Ryan Hanigan bunted a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter to third baseman Manny Machado, who threw to second baseman Ryan Flaherty covering first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Fagan's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 5-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 10th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 239th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 126/239 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/6/14
Video: Play confirmed; Maddon elects to use his challenge in the bottom of the 9th on a sac bunt (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 237, 238: Lance Barksdale (2, 3)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale's safe calls in the top of the 5th and bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Rockies game. In the 5th, with one out and none on, Rangers batter Robbie Ross, Jr. hit a 0-0 fasstball from Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio on the ground to second baseman Charlie Culberson, who threw to first baseman Justin Morneau as Ross arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Barksdale's ruling was reversed. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 3-1.

In the 6th, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Drew Stubbs hit a 1-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando on the ground to third baseman Adrian Beltre, who threw to first baseman Prince Fielder as Stubbs arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Barksdale's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 5-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 12-1.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s second, third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 12th, 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 237th, 238th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' ninth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 125/238 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Barksdale's safe call turns into an out in the top of the 5th inning (COL)
Video: Play overturned; Rangers even out the challenges with a successful reversal at first (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 236: Larry Vanover (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's out call in the top of the 1st inning of the Diamondbacks-Brewers game. With one out and one on, Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada attempted to pick off Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Gerardo Parra at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Vanover's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 236th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's fourth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 125/236 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Vanover's first inning out call is reversed on pickoff attempt (ARI)

Replay & Ejections: Pattillo, Laz Diaz (05; 1, 2)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi and P Shawn Kelley for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 8th (Girardi) and bottom of the 8th (Kelley), and Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Marcus Pattillo's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Yankees-Angels game. In the 6th, with one out and one on, Angels batter Albert Pujols hit a 0-0 fastball from Yankees pitcher Adam Warren on a line drive to left fielder Brett Gardner, who threw to third baseman Kelly Johnson as Angels baserunner R1 Erick Aybar slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Girardi, Pattillo's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 1-0.

In the top of the 8th, Yankees batter Brett Gardner took a 1-0 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of the plate and at knee height (px -.163, pz 1.551 / sz_bot 1.460), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. In the bottom of the 8th, Kelley walked Angels batter Howie Kendrick during an at-bat that featured a borderline ball two call. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .273, pz 1.417 / sz_bot 1.420 [MOE]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 2-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

These are Laz Diaz (63)'s first and second ejections of 2014.
This is Marcus Pattillo (18)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Laz Diaz now has 9 points (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 9).
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 10th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 8 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (6 Prev + 2 Correct = 8).
*A Pitching Change Exemption has been applied.

These are the 33rd and 34th ejections of 2014, the 12th player and 12th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 235th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This the Yankees' 3rd, 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL East (NYY 4; BOS, TB 2; TOR 1; BAL 0).
This is Yankees Manager Joe Girardi's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Joe Girardi's first ejection since August 18, 2013 (Brian O'Nora; QOC = U [Argued Warnings]).
This is Shawn Kelley's first career MLB ejection.
This is Laz Diaz's first ejection since July 25, 2013 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
Umpires are now 125/235 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5/5/14
Video: Play confirmed; Aybar slides under the tag on Replayed advance into third base (NYY)
Video: Barking from the dugout, Girardi is tossed by Diaz and storms out to argue (NYY)
Video: Kelley gets formally expelled for arguing the strike zone on his pitching change (NYY)

MLB Instant Replay Review 234: Kerwin Danley (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Kerwin Danley's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Rangers-Rockies game. With two out and none on, Rockies batter DJ LeMahieu hit a 2-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Martin Perez on the ground to third baseman Adrian Beltre, who threw to first baseman Prince Fielder as LeMahieu arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Danley's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 2-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 234th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 124/234 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Inning extended thanks to Beltre's throwing error & Fielder's drop (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 233: Toby Basner (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Toby Basner's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Brewers game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Mike Bolsinger hit a 0-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza on the ground to shortstop Jean Segura, who threw to first baseman Mark Reynolds as Bolsinger arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Basner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 233rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's fifth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 124/233 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Brewers get an out in the 4th inning after Review changes the call (MIL)

MLB Replay Reviews 231, 232: Woodring, Emmel (1, 3)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tom Woodring's safe call in the top of the 5th and upheld 1B Umpire Paul Emmel's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Cubs game. In the 5th, with two out and one on, White Sox baserunner R1 Alejandro De Aza attempted to steal second base off Cubs catcher Welington Castillo, who threw to second baseman Darwin Barney as De Aza arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Woodring's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Cubs batter Starlin Castro hit a 0-1 sinker from White Sox pitcher Ronald Belisario on the ground to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to first baseman Adam Dunn as Castro arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Renteria, Emmel's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-1, in 12 innings.

This is Tom Woodring (75)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Paul Emmel (50)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 11th, 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 231st, 232nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 124/232 (.534 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs manufacture a caught stealing thanks to Replay Review (CHC)
Video: Play stands; Renteria loses his 9th inning challenge as Sox get an out (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 230: Gabe Morales (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Gabe Morales' safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Cardinals-Braves game. With two out and three on, Cardinals batter Yadier Molina hit a 3-1 fastball from Braves pitcher Aaron Harang on the ground to Harang, who deflected the ball to third baseman Chris Johnson as Cardinals baserunner R2 Peter Bourjos arrived at third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 230th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 4th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 123/230 (.535 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Gonzalez keeps his perfect record alive to get out of a 6th inning jam (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 228-29: Buckminster (4-5)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and upheld Buckminster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Tigers game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Ian Kinsler attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as Kinsler slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with none out and one on, Astros baserunner R1 Dexter Fowler attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Fowler arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Porter, Buckminster's ruling was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 13th, 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 228th, 229th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 6th, 7th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 123/229 (.537 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Porter wins a challenge and cuts down Kinsler stealing in the 5th (HOU)
Video: Play stands; Porter loses his challenge in the 9th as Buckminster goes 1-for-2 (HOU)

MLB Replay Reviews 226, 227: Bellino, Kellogg (5, 1)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Dan Bellino's out (Rule 7.13) call in the bottom of the 6th and overturned 1B Umpire Jeff Kellogg's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Phillies game. In the 6th, with none out and one on, Phillies batter Ryan Howard hit a 10- fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers on a line drive to right fielder Jose Bautista, who threw to catcher Josh Thole as Phillies baserunner R1 arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and initiation by Crew Chief Kellogg, Bellino's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Phillies batter Marlon Byrd hit a 1-1 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Steve Delabar on the ground to shortstop Jose Reyes, who threw to first baseman Edwin Encarnacion as Byrd arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Kellogg's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Dan Bellin (2)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jeff Kellogg (8)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 12th, 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 226th, 227th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 9th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 122/225 (.542 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/5/14
Video: Play confirmed; Byrd out at the dish with no plate blocking violation having occurred (TOR)
Video: Play overturned; Gibbons is the last MLB Manager to win first challenge of the year (TOR)

MLB Replay Reviews 224, 225: Davis, Conroy (4, 5)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Gerry Davis' safe call in the bottom of the 3rd and overturned 3B Umpire Chris Conroy's fair ball call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Giants-Pirates game. In the 3rd, with one out and one on, Pirates baserunner B1 Starling Marte attempted to steal second base off Giants pitcher Yusmeiro Petit and catcher Hector Sanchez, who threw to shortstop Brandon Crawford as Marte arrived. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Davis' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 4-2.

In the 6th, with one out and none on, Pirates batter Andrew McCutchen hit a 0-1 curveball from Giants pitcher Petit on a line drive to left field. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Conroy's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 4-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 11-10, in 13 innings.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Chris Conroy (98)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 16th, 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 224th, 225th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 6th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 121/224 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/5/14
Video: Play stands; Giants lose their challenge as Replay Review upholds Davis' stolen base call (SF)
Video: Play overturned; McCutchen is awarded second base as Conroy's call is turned (PIT)

MLB Instant Replay Review 223: Doug Eddings (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Doug Eddings' safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Twins-Indians game. With two out and one on, Indians catcher Yan Gomes attempted to pick off Twins baserunner R2 Danny Santana at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Eddings' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 1-0, in 10 innings.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's eighth Replay Review supervised of the 2014 season.

This is the 223rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona's 9th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 120/223 (.538 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/5/14
Video: Play stands; Runner stays safe after Terry Francona challenges the ruling (CLE)

Instant Replay Review Statistics: Week 5 Sabermetrics

Instant Replay Review Statistics and Sabermetrics are now available for MLB Week 5. As the numbers and trends begin to form, Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League continues with the strategic statistics reporting, the first measure of umpire-centric sabermetrics in professional baseball. Visit Instant Replay Review Statistics 101: Week 1 Sabermetrics for an introduction to Replay Review definitions and terms, including Review Affirmation Percentage (RAP), also known as QOC (Quality of Correctness), Replay Percentage of Success (RPS), alternatively, 1.000 - RAP = RPS, and Manager's Challenge Success Percentage (CSP).

With Week 5 of the MLB Regular Season in the books, the UEFL recaps professional baseball's "this time it counts" living experiment with Instant Replay Reviews. Our sample size is n=222.

Key bullet points:
"Team Most Used" (Made use of Replay Review most often): Oakland Athletics - 17.
"Team Least Used" (Least use of Replay): D-Backs, Braves, Orioles, Twins - 3.
"Manager's Challenge Leaders" (Most challenges filed): R Renteria - 14.
"Most successful Manager" (Manager with highest CSP): B Black - 1.000 in 4/4.
"Least successful Manager" (Manager with lowest CSP): J Gibbons - .000 in 0/6.
"Umpire most questioned" (Ump with most Replay Reviews): Davidson, Gibson - 6.
"Crew most questioned" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Reviews): T Welke, G Davis - 15.
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest RAP): Bellino, Carapazza - 1.000 in 4/4.
"Umpire of greatest overturn" (Umpire with lowest RAP): Eddings, Bill Welke - .000 in 0/4.
"Overall affirmation or QOC percentage" (Overall RAP): .536 (119/222 Affirmed Replay Reviews).
Team Status Pre-Review (Winning or Losing prior to review [Win-Loss-Tied]): 68-91-62.
Team Status Post-Review (Game Record [W-L]): 107-114. (Delta: 39-23; WPCT: .629).

Actual data:

MLB Replay Reviews 221, 222: Adrian Johnson (04, 05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out calls in the bottom of the 6th and top of the 7th innings of the Cardinals-Cubs game. In the 6th, with one out and none on, Cubs batter Ryan Kalish hit a 0-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn on the ground to third baseman Matt Carpenter, who threw to first baseman Matt Adams as Kalish arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Johnson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-2.

In the 7th, with one out and one on, Cardinals batter Carpenter hit a 2-0 changeup from Cubs pitcher Carlos Villanueva on the ground to second baseman Darwin Barney, who . Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Johnson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-2. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Adrian Johnson is now 1/5 (.200 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Larry Vanover's crew is now 5/13 (.385 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 221st, 22nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 7/16 (.438 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny is now 2/4 (.500 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 119/222 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 5/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs get a baserunner aboard on error charged to Carpenter (ESPN)
Video: Play overturned; Matheny returns fire with a successful challenge of his own (ESPN)

MLB Ejections 031-32: Greg Gibson (1, 2; Sofield, Hurdle)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and 1B Coach Rick Sofield for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Blue Jays-Pirates game. With two out and two on, Pirates batter Jordy Mercer took a 1-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.162, pz 1.644 / sz_bot 1.670 [MOE 1.587]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s first, second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Greg Gibson now has 13 points in the UEFL (5 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 13).
Chief Bill Miller now has 14 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (12 Previous + 2 Correct = 14).

This is the 31st, 32nd ejection of 2014.
This is the 11th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Pirates' 2/3rd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 3; CIN, MIL 2; STL 1).
This is Rick Sofield's first ejection since June 30, 1980 (Al Clark; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since September 20, 2013 (Mark Carlson; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Greg Gibson's first ejection since August 27, 2013 (Joe Maddon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/4/14
Video: Gibson heaves Sofield, then Hurdle, for arguing a strikeout to end the fourth (PIT)

MLB Instant Replay Review 219, 220: Bill Welke (03, 04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Bill Welke's safe call in the top of the 8th and out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Diamondbacks-Padres game. In the 8th, with two out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Chris Owings hit a 3-2  fastball from Padres pitcher Joaquin Behoit on the ground to third baseman Alexi Amarista, who threw to first baseman Yasmani Grandal as Owings arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Padres batter Cameron Maybin hit a 1-2 sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Oliver Perez on the ground to second baseman Aaron Hill, who threw to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as Maybin arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Bill Welke (52)'s third, fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Bill Welke is now 0/4 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Brian Gorman's crew is now 4/8 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 219th, 220th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Padres Manager Bud Black is now 4/4 (1.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014 (1st, MLB).
Umpires are now 121/220 (.550 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres, 5/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Padres get an out at first as Bud Black picks up another review win (SD)
Video: Play overturned; Maybin becomes the winning run at first base after challenge (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 218: Lance Barrett (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Lance Barrett's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Rangers-Angels game. With one out and two on, Angels batter Erick Aybar hit a 3-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish on the ground to Darvish, who threw to third baseman Adrian Beltre as Angels baserunner R2 C.J. Cron slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 5-2.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Lance Barrett is now 2/4 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Dana DeMuth's crew is now 4/8 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 218th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Rangers Manager Ron Washington is now 4/8 (.500 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014 (1st, MLB).
Umpires are now 121/218 (.555 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels, 5/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay Review determines Beltre touched third base before Cron (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 217: Marcus Pattillo (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Marcus Pattillo's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Orioles-Twins game. With one out and two on, Twins batter Kurt Suzuki hit a 1-0 sinker from Orioles pitcher Ryan Webb on a line drive to left fielder Nelson Cruz, who threw to catcher Matt Wieters as Twins baserunner R1 Jason Kubel slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Pattillo's ruling was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 5-2. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Marcus Pattillo (18)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Marcus Pattillo is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Jeff Nelson's crew is now 6/9 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 217th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Orioles Manager Buck Showalter is now 2/3 (.667 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 121/217 (.558 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles, 5/4/14
Video: Play confirmed; Kubel is ruled safe at home plate and after review the call is confirmed (BAL)

MLB Replay Reviews 215, 216: Bellino, Ripperger (4, 5)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Dan Bellino's out call in the top of the 1st and confirmed HP Umpire Mark Ripperger's Rule 7.13 (home-plate collision/blocking) no-call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Athletics-Red Sox game. In the 1st, with none out and none on, A's batter Coco Crisp hit a 0-0 fastball from Red Sox pitcher John Lackey on the ground to third baseman Will Middlebrooks, deflected to shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who threw to first baseman Mike Carp as Crisp arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Bellino's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 3rd, with two out and one on, A's batter Brandon Moss hit a 0-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Lackey on the fly to left fielder Grady Sizemore, who threw to shortstop Bogaerts, to catcher A.J. Pierzynski as A's baserunner R1 Josh Donaldson arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by A's Manager Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg, Ripperger's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the A's were leading, 1-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Bellino is now 4/4 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Mark Ripperger is now 3/5 (.600 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Jeff Kellogg's crew is now 8/11 (.727 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 215th, 216th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 5/17 (.294 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 120/216 (.556 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/4/14
Video: Play stands; Review right out of the gate upholds Boston's one pitch, one out result (OAK)
Video: Play confirmed; A's denied a second run on relay throw and play at the plate (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 214: Fieldin Culbreth (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth's safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Nationals-Phillies game. With none out and none on, Nationals batter Ian Desmond hit a 0-0 sinker from Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez on the ground to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Desmond arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Culbreth's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 1-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Fieldin Culbreth is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Fieldin Culbreth's crew is now 7/8 (.875 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 214th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 5/9 (.556 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 118/214 (.551 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/4/14
Video: Play stands; Bang-bang play at first base is upheld with no clear evidence surfacing (PHI)