MLB Ejections 099-100: Vic Carapazza (2, 3; Rangers)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Rangers DH Alex Rios for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 4th and Rangers LF Michael Choice for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 10th inning of the Rangers-Angels game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Alex Rios took a 0-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and belt high (px .603, pz 3.365 / sz_top 3.720), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0.

In the 10th, with one out and none on, Rangers batter Michael Choice took a 3-2 changeup from Angels pitcher Mike Morin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px -.187, pz 1.171 / sz_bot 1.330), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
*UEFL Rule 6-5-c.AR(5) precludes the 0-0 pitch from "realistically resulted in a different outcome" consideration.

This is the 99th, 100th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 44th, 45th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Rios was 1-2 in the contest. Prior to ejection, Choice was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' 5/6th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 6; OAK, SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Alex Rios' first ejection since Sept 14, 2013 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).
This is Michael Choice's first career MLB ejection.
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since May 10, 2014 (Mike Maddux; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/21/14
Video: After taking a called second strike in the zone, Rios makes out and takes out on Carapazza (FOX)
Video: Choice strikes out in the 10th on a full count, generating his extra-inning heave-ho (FOX)

MLB Ejections 166, 167: Fletcher, West (4, 4; Rios, Garza)

3B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Rangers RF Alex Rios for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 8th inning and 1B Umpire Joe West ejected Rangers P Matt Garza for arguing a ball (check swing) call by U3 Fletcher in

Crisp attempts to check his swing.

the top of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Rangers game. In the 8th, with two out and one on, Rangers batter Adrian Beltre hit a 1-0 fastball from A's pitcher Sean Doolittle for a line drive single to left fielder Yoenis, who threw to third baseman Josh Donaldson as baserunner R1 Rios attempted to advance to third base. Replays indicate Rios' hand contacted the third base bag before Donaldson's glove tagged Rios, the call was incorrect. In the 9th, with two out and none on, A's batter Coco Crisp attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 slider from Rangers pitcher Jason Frasor. Replays indicate Crisp did not attempt to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of both ejections, the A's were leading, 9-8. The A's ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s fourth ejection of 2013.
This is Joe West (22)'s fourth ejection of 2013.
Andy Fletcher now has 10 points in the UEFL (12 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 10).
Joe West now has 5 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 5).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 4 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

These are the 166th and 167th ejections of 2013.
These are the 73rd and 74th player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Rios was 1-5 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' 4th/5th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 6; TEX 5; HOU 4; LAA 2; SEA 1).
This is Alex Rios' 1st ejection of 2013 and first since June 14, 2012 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Correct).
This is Matt Garza's first career MLB ejection.
This is Andy Fletcher's first ejection since June 8, 2013 (Terry Francona; QOC = Correct).
This is Joe West's first ejection since September 6, 2013 (Joba Camberlain; QOC = Incorrect).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers, 9/13/13
Video: Oakland ends the Rangers' 8th inning threat with an out at third leading to Rios' dismissal (OAK)
Video: Washington discusses the call at third base, explaining Rios said some "choice words" (TEX)
Video: After Crisp's check, TEX dugout protests, Rob Drake warns Wash and West ejects Garza (Soon)