MLB Ejection 194: Mike Muchlinski (2; Melvin Upton, Jr)

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski ejected Padres CF Melvin Upton, Jr. for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Padres game. With none out and none on, Upton took a 2-1 fastball from Rockies pitcher John Axford for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px .885, pz 2.095), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 6-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mike Muchlinski now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = -1).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 194th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 87th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, M Upton was 0-1 (BB) in the contest.
This is the Padres' 16th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 16; LAD, SF 8; COL 5; ARI 4).
This is Melvin Upton's first ejection since May 14, 2014, [as BJ] (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Muchlinski's first ejection since August 1, 2015 (Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres, 9/7/15
Video: After grounding out, Upton grieves the early strike call and gets sent packing two outs early (SD)