Friday, August 12, 2011

Ejections: Tim Timmons (2)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano for throwing at Braves batter Chipper Jones call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Cubs-Braves game. With one out and none on, Jones took a 1-1 cutter inside for a ball. Zambrano surrendered back to back home runs to the two batters previous to Jones (Freeman and Uggla). Replays indicate the pitch was directed inside at the body of Jones, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 8-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second ejection of 2011.
Tim Timmons now has 2 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2)
Tim Timmons is owned as a Primary Umpire by clement30, who is now tied for 26th place in the UEFL with 8 points.
Tim Timmons is owned as a Primary Umpire by IWU_Titan, who is in 28th place in the UEFL with 5 points.
Tim Timmons is owned as a Secondary Umpire by ump_24, who is now in 7th place in the UEFL with 20 points.
*This call is correct under UEFL Rule 6.b.ii.e.

This is the 155th ejection of 2011.
This is the 73rd player ejection of 2011.
Prior to his ejection, Zambrano's line was 4.1 IP, 8 ER.

Wrap: Cubs at Braves 8/12/11 Wrap
Video: Timmons Ejects Zambrano