MLB Ejections 020|021 - Scott Barry (1-2; Pressly, Molitor)

HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Twins P Ryan Pressly and Manager Paul Molitor for arguing balls and strikes in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Twins-Astros game. With two out and none on, Pressly walked two batters before surrendering a double; prior to this, he struck out two batters on called third strikes. Replays indicate of the 13 Pressly pitches ruled ball during the inning, 11 were properly officiated while all six called strikes were properly officiated (17/19 = 89% accuracy). Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-d-2 regarding pitching change ejections and the Balls/Strikes Exemption, the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Astros were leading, 16-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 16-4.

These are Scott Barry (87)'s first and second ejections of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Scott Barry now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 QOCY] = 8).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 5 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 5).

These are the 20th and 21st ejection reports of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 11th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Pressly's line was 0.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO.
This is the 10th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the Twins' 3/4th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; CWS, KC 1; CLE 0).
This is Ryan Pressly's first career MLB ejection.
This is Paul Molitor's first ejection since August 23, 2015 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Scott Barry's first ejection since September 7, 2014 (Don Mattingly; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros, 5/4/16
Video: Pressly's parting shots earn him an official ejection, backed up by his skipper ("Read more")

Alternate Link: A departing Pressly is formally sent to the clubhouse with Monitor to follow (MIN)