MLB Ejection 059: Angel Hernandez (1; Ryne Sandberg)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg for arguing a ball (check swing) call made by 1B Umpire Scott Barry in the top of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Phillies game. With none out and two on, Rockies batter Nolan Arenado attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Luis Garcia for a called third ball, affirmed as no swing by Barry. Play was reviewed and reversed by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-8-0), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 2-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s first ejection of 2015.
Angel Hernandez now has x points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + x Crewmate = x).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has x points in Crew Division (3 Previous + x Call = x).
(Appeals Board plays do not display league points.)

This is the 59th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 25th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Phillies' 1st ejection of 2015, 4th in the NL East (WAS 4; ATL, NYM 2; PHI 1; MIA 0).
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since August 2, 2014 (Chris Guccione; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since July 8, 2014 (Jean Machi; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/29/15
Video: When an appealed check swing fails to strike out Arenado, Sandberg gets tossed (PHI)

MLB Ejections 139-140: Chris Guccione (1, 2; Phillies x2)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett and Manger Ryne Sandberg for arguing a ball one call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Nationals game. With two out and none on, Burnett threw a 0-0 fastball to Nationals batter Jayson Werth for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.311, pz 2.721), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Nationals were leading, 5-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 11-0.

These are Chris Guccione (68)'s first and second ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Chris Guccione now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct] = 17).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 11 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 11).

These are the 139th, 140th ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 59th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Burnett's line was 1.2 IP, 5 R.
This is the 64th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Phillies' 5/6th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, PHI 6; MIA, NYM 5; WAS 1).
This is A.J. Burnett's first career MLB ejection.
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since June 13, 2014 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Chris Guccione's first ejection since April 19, 2013 (Dale Sveum; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals, 8/2/14
Video: Burnett's overt gesture in resentment of Gooch's call earns him an early shower, Ryne too (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 669: Dan Iassogna (11)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Dan Iassogna's runner placement call* in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Phillies-Pirates game. With none out and one on, Pirates batter Andrew McCutchen hit a fly ball to deep right-center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Iassogna's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 4-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*This call is correct pursuant to the tenet introduced by UEFL Rule 6-2-b-6, which states, "Any displayed reasoning for such a call, including a communicated application or interpretation of a rule, shall not affect the determination of Quality of Correctness. Quality of Correctness is governed by the (in)correctness of the call made, not by the quality of reasoning given for such a call." Thus, as the runner remained on third base and no out was recorded, the call was affirmed (correct).

This is the 669th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Philadelphia Phillies' 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 349/669 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/6/14
Video: Play confirmed; Cutch hits a triple on a long fly ball, a placement confirmed by Replay (PIT)

MLB Replay Reviews 661-662: Iassogna, Scott (10, 09)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna's HR call in the top of the 4th and upheld 1B Umpire Dale Scott's out call in the top of the 5th inning of the Phillies-Pirates game. In the 4th, with none out and none on, Phillies batter Cody Asche hit a 1-2 changeup from Pirates pitcher Edinson Volquez on a fly ball to deep right center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Iassogna's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-1.

In the 5th, with one out and none on, Phillies batter Jimmy Rollins hit a ground ball to Pirates first baseman Ike Davis, who threw to pitcher Volquez covering first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Scott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dale Scott (5)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 33rd, 34th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 661st, 662nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Pittsburgh Pirates' 26th and Philadelphia Phillies' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 345/662 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/5/14
Video: Play confirmed; Asche's drive to deep right-center falls near a group of outstretched gloves (PHI)
Video: Play stands; Volquez's foot touches first base for the out on upheld call in the 5th (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 631: Eric Cooper (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Eric Cooper's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Marlins game. With one out and none on, Phillies batter Cesar Hernandez hit a 0-0 sinker from Marlins pitcher Steve Cishek on the ground to shortstop Ed Lucas, who threw to first baseman Garrett Jones as Hernandez arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Cooper's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 4-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 631st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 19th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 328/631 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins, 7/1/14

Video: Play confirmed; Groundout is confirmed on Phillies challenge in the 9th (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 516: Gary Cederstrom (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Gary Cederstrom's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Cubs-Phillies game. With one out and one on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo hit a 3-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett on the ground to first baseman John Mayberry, who threw to Burnett as Rizzo arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Cederstrom's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 1-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 516th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 274/516 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6/15/14
Video: Play overturned; Phils get an out at first base on reversed roll play in the third inning (PHI)

MLB Ejections 090-091: Mark Ripperger (2-3; Phillies)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Phillies P Roberto Hernandez for throwing at Cubs batter Starlin Castro and Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg for arguing Hernandez's ejection (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 6th inning of the Cubs-Phillies game. With two out and none on, Castro took a 0-0 sinker from Hernandez for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and inside, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 2-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mark Ripperger now has 7 points in the UEFL (1 Previous + 2*[3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 7).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 5 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 2 Irrecusable EJ = 1).

This is the 90th, 91st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Hernandez's line was 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER (L).
This is the 36th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Phillies' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL East (NYM 5; ATL, MIA, PHI 3; WAS 0).
This is Roberto Hernandez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Fausto Carmona (Hernandez's prior identity)'s first ejection since Sept 19, '08 (Layne; Fighting).
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since June 7, 2014 (Tom Hallion; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since May 12, 2014 (Felix Hernandez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6/13/14
Video: Ripperger tosses Hernandez for an intentional hit-by-pitch; skip heaved arguing the boot (PHI)
Video: Sandberg discusses the 6th inning ejection without warning during his post-game presser (0:43)

MLB Replay Reviews 490-491: Fagan, Tichenor (08, 04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Clint Fagan's safe call in the top of the 3rd and confirmed HP Umpire Todd Tichenor's out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Padres-Phillies game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Phillies batter Ben Revere bunted a 0-1 fastball from Padres pitcher Eric Stults on the ground to first baseman Yonder Alonso, who threw to second baseman Alexi Amarista as Revere arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Fagan's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 2-1.

In the 6th, with none out and two on, Phillies batter Will Nieves hit a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Dale Thayer on the ground to third baseman Chase Headley, who threw to catcher Yasmani Grandal as Phillies baserunner R3 John Mayberry slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Tichenor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 490th, 491st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 261/491 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres, 6/12/14
Video: Play overturned; After further review, Revere's bunt for hit is actually a sacrifice (SD)
Video: Play confirmed; In the Philly rain, mud plays a role in a Padres' force at the plate (PHI)

MLB Ejection & Review: Hallion, Guccione (1, 06)

2B Umpire Tom Hallion ejected Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg for arguing an Instant Replay Review decision that confirmed HP Umpire Chris Guccione's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Reds game. With two out and one on, Phillies batter Domonic Brown hit a 0-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips to catcher Devin Mesoraco as Phillies baserunner R1 Marlon Byrd slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and initiation by Crew Chief Hallion, Guccione's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. Replays indicate F2 Mesoraco possessed the ball while upon home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the Reds were leading, 6-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Chris Guccione (68)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
This is the Phillies' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL East (MIA, NYM 3; ATL, PHI 2; WAS 0).

This is the 77th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 31st Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 462nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since May 26, 1993 (Charlie Williams; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Tom Hallion's first ejection since Sept 8, 2013 (Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y [Safe/Out: Reversed]).
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 245/462 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/7/14
Video: Play confirmed; Block at plate is ruled legal, leading to Sandberg's early departure (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 404: Brian O'Nora (07)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Brian O'Nora's safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Mets-Phillies game. With none out and one on, Mets baserunner R1 Bobby Abreu attempted to steal second base off Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, O'Nora's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 14 innings.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 404th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandber's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 214/404 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/30/14
Video: Play confirmed; Sandberg loses his challenge in the eighth inning on confirmed review (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 390: Jim Wolf (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jim Wolf's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Rockies-Phillies game. With two out and two on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 0-1 changeup from Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez on the ground to second baseman Chase Utley, who stepped on second base as Rockies baserunner R1 Corey Dickerson slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Wolf's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 2-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 390th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 205/390 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Phillies escape a fifth inning jam on close foot race at second base (PHI)

2014 No-Hitter 1: Brian Knight (2; Josh Beckett) & Replay

Josh Beckett's no-hitter with plate umpire Brian Knight presiding Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia marked the first no-hitter of the 2014 MLB season. Knight was joined by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth (1B), Manny Gonzalez (2B) and Seth Buckminster (3B). This is Beckett's first career no-hitter, a career-high 12-pitch performance.

Saturday's was Knight's second plate no-hitter (Jon Lester, 5/19/2008) and the first MLB no-hitter since July 14, 2013 (Mark Wegner; Tim Lincecum). Knight is the only member of this crew to have called a no-hitter.

Knight received 77 callable pitches from Lincecum, a total of 48 balls and 29 called strikes; the look:

Balls: 46 called balls outside of strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 46/48 = 95.8% Accuracy.
Strikes: 26 called strikes inside strike zone / 3 called strikes outside strike zone = 26/29 = <90.0% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 72/77 = 93.5% Accuracy (+1 in favor of LA Dodgers/Beckett).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball. NOTICE: This is a non-normalized plot and is not the basis for analysis!

MLB Instant Replay Review 367: Fieldin Culbreth (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Dodgers-Phillies game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Andre Ethier hit a 0-1 sinker from Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett on the ground to third baseman Cesar Hernandez, who threw to second baseman Chase Utley to first baseman Ryan Howard as Ethier arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Adrian Gonzalez out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Culbreth' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 367th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 188/367 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/25/14 (Beckett: 9 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 SO)
Video: Play stands; Ethier is safe at first base following a three-minute review on DP attempt (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 328-329: Ted Barrett (05-06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Ted Barrett's out call in the top of the 1st and safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Marlins game. In the 1st, with one out and none on, Phillies batter Carlos Ruiz hit a 1-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the ground to shortstop Ed Lucas, who threw to first baseman Garrett Jones as Ruiz arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 2nd, with none out and none on, Phillies batter Domonic Brown hit a 3-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Eovaldi on the ground to shortstop Lucas, deflected by Eovaldi, to first baseman Jones as Brown arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 14-5.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 328th, 329th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 170/329 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins, 5/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Carlos Ruiz is credited with reaching first on pulled foot at first base (PHI)
Video: Play overturned; Marlins retire a baserunner following Redmond's successful challenge (MIA)

MLB Replay Reviews 273-274: Eddings, Hudson

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Doug Eddings' safe call in the bottom of the 4th and confirmed HP Umpire Marvin Hudson's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Angels-Phillies game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Phillies batter Chase Utley hit a 1-0 fastball from Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker on a line drive to right fielder Collin Cowgill, who threw to third base as Utley arrived. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Eddings' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 1-0.

In the 6th, with one out and three on, Angels batter Chris Iannetta hit a 0-2 curveball from Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee on the ground to third baseman Cody Asche, who threw to catcher Carlos Ruiz as Angels baserunner R3 Cowgill slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Hudson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 2-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

 
This is Doug Eddings (88)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 10th, 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 273rd, 274th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's eighth Replay Review of 2014.

This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 11th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 145/274 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/13/14

Video: Play stands; Scioscia loses his challenge in the 4th on play at third base (LAA)

Video: Play confirmed; Angels inch closer to victory with run in the 6th (PHI)

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 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)

MLB Instant Replay Review 161: Chris Conroy (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Chris Conroy's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Diamondbacks game. With none out and one on, Diamondbacks baserunner Martin Prado attempted to advance on a fastball in the dirt from Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, catcher Carlos Ruiz to second baseman Chase Utley as Prado slid into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Conroy's ruling that Utley did not tag Prado while off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 6-5. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Chris Conroy is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bob Davidson's crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 161st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 5/8 (.625 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 92/161 (.571 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/26/14

Video: Call overturned; Reversed review draws the Phils closer to victory at Chase Field (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 155: Bob Davidson (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Bob Davidson's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Diamondbacks game. With one out and three on, Phillies batter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a 0-1 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado on the ground and off the glove of shortstop Cliff Pennington, fielded by center fielder A.J. Pollock who threw to second baseman Aaron Hill as Phillies baserunner R1 Cody Asche slid back into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Davidson's ruling that Hill tagged Asche while off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 4-3. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Bob Davidson is now 3/6 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bob Davidson's crew is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 155th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 4/7 (.571 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 90/155 (.581 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/25/14

Video: Play overturned; Botched play precedes missed call, giving the Phillies an extra baserunner (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 149, 150: DiMuro, Wendelstedt (4, 3)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 5th and 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Dodgers game. In the 5th, with one out and two on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 1-1 cutter from Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick on the ground to third baseman Cody Asche, who threw to catcher Carlos Ruiz as Dodgers baserunner R3 Hanley Ramirez arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly and initiation by Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt, DiMuro's ruling that Ruiz did not block home plate without the ball and remained in compliance with the terms of the anti-home plate collision Rule 7.13 in tagging out Ramirez was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 3-2.

In the 6th, with none out and none on, Dodgers batter Juan Uribe 2-2 cutter from Phillies pitcher Kendrick on the ground to shortstop Freddy Galvis, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Uribe arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Wendelstedt's ruling that Howard did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Uribe's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 3-2. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mike DiMuro is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Hunter Wendelstedt is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's crew is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 149th and 150th Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 0/3 (.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 3/6 (.500 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 89/150 (.593 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/24/14

Video: Play stands; Scully prognosticates, "the longer it takes, the righter the call will be" (LAD)

Video: Play stands; Sandberg loses challenge to even the score of failed review requests (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 125-127: Tichenor, Timmons (1, 3-4)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Todd Tichenor's safe call in the bottom of the 6th, 1B Umpire Tim Timmons' safe call in the top of the 9th and confirmed Timmons' out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Rockies game. In the 6th, with none out and one on, Rockies batter Corey Dickerson hit a 0-2 pitch from Phillies pitcher B.J. Rosenberg on the ground to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who threw to catcher Will Nieves, to third baseman Freddy Galvis to second baseman Chase Utley as Dickerson arrived at second base, Rockies baserunner R3 Jordan Pacheco out at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Tichenor's ruling that Utley did not tag Dickerson while he was off base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 6-5.

In the top of the 9th, with two out and one on, Phillies batter Freddy Galvis hit a 0-2 change up from Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis on the ground to second baseman Josh Rutledge, who threw to first baseman Justin Morneau as Galvis arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Timmons' ruling that Morneau did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Galvis' touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 11-9.

In the bottom of the 9th, with two out and two on, Rockies batter Charlie Blackmon hit a 2-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon on the ground to third baseman Galvis, who threw to first baseman John Mayberry as Blackmon arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Weiss, Timmons' ruling that Mayberry caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Blackmon's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 10-9. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 10-9.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s first Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
These are Tim Timmons (95)'s third and fourth Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Todd Tichenor is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Tim Timmons is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Tim Welke's crew is now 7/10 (.700 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 125th, 126th and 127th Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 3/5 (.600 Success) in Replay Reviews during 2014.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 3/6 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 74/127 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies, 4/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Phillies turn a double play thanks to help from New York's second eye (PHI)
Video: Play overturned; Rockies show turnabout is fair play as their own challenge bears fruit (COL)
Video: Play stands; With nothing to lose, Walt Weiss fires a failed challenge to end the game (PHI)