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On [[June 15]], {{by|2008}}, Runge was involved in a controversial incident involving the [[Minnesota Twins]] and their manager [[Ron Gardenhire]]. Gardenhire was angry that home plate umpire Brian Runge didn't allow Brendan Harris time to reset in the batter's box. On an 0-2 count, Harris got into the box, and then pulled one foot out, asking for time. Runge didn't grant it and Brewers reliever Guillermo Mota delivered to the plate. Runge called the pitch a strike and a shocked Harris, who wasn't looking at Mota, dropped his bat and began to complain. Gardenhire came out to get Harris and argued for several minutes. Runge warned him to go back to the dugout before ejecting him.<ref>http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/19957949.html?location_refer=Homepage:highlightModules:3</ref> |
On [[June 15]], {{by|2008}}, Runge was involved in a controversial incident involving the [[Minnesota Twins]] and their manager [[Ron Gardenhire]]. Gardenhire was angry that home plate umpire Brian Runge didn't allow Brendan Harris time to reset in the batter's box. On an 0-2 count, Harris got into the box, and then pulled one foot out, asking for time. Runge didn't grant it and Brewers reliever Guillermo Mota delivered to the plate. Runge called the pitch a strike and a shocked Harris, who wasn't looking at Mota, dropped his bat and began to complain. Gardenhire came out to get Harris and argued for several minutes. Runge warned him to go back to the dugout before ejecting him.<ref>http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/19957949.html?location_refer=Homepage:highlightModules:3</ref> |
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Nine days later, Runge was involved in an altercation during a [[New York Mets]]/[[Seattle Mariners]] game at [[Shea Stadium]] on [[June 24]]. After [[Carlos Beltran]] of the Mets questioned a called strike, Runge walked in front of the plate to dust it off, saying some words to Beltran in the process. When Mets manager [[Jerry Manuel]] came out to argue, Runge appeared to bump Manuel in the chest, before ejecting both Manuel and Beltran. Those involved in the incident have suggested that Runge's actions were "unsportsmanlike" and ought to garner a suspension. Various sports talk hosts, including Michael Wilbon of ESPN, have agreed with this view.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3459521</ref> As a result the incident, Manuel and Beltran were fined, while Runge was suspended for one game<ref>http://www.metsblog.com/2008/06/26/news-beltran-and-manuel-fined/</ref><ref>http://wcbs880.com/Umpire-Suspended-for--Bumping--Mets-Manager--Jerry/2490095</ref> |
Nine days later, Runge was involved in an altercation during a [[New York Mets]]/[[Seattle Mariners]] game at [[Shea Stadium]] on [[June 24]]. After [[Carlos Beltran]] of the Mets questioned a called strike, Runge walked in front of the plate to dust it off, saying some words to Beltran in the process. When Mets manager [[Jerry Manuel]] came out to argue, Runge appeared to bump Manuel in the chest, before ejecting both Manuel and Beltran. Those involved in the incident have suggested that Runge's actions were "unsportsmanlike" and ought to garner a suspension. Various sports talk hosts, including Michael Wilbon of ESPN, have agreed with this view.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3459521</ref> As a result of the incident, Manuel and Beltran were fined, while Runge was suspended for one game<ref>http://www.metsblog.com/2008/06/26/news-beltran-and-manuel-fined/</ref><ref>http://wcbs880.com/Umpire-Suspended-for--Bumping--Mets-Manager--Jerry/2490095</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:15, 27 June 2008
Brian Edward Runge (born January 5 1970 in San Diego, California) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League in 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He wears uniform number 71. He has worked in the 2004 and 2007 American League Division Series. His father, Paul (NL, 1973-97), and grandfather, Ed (American League, 1954-70), were also major league umpires, which makes the Runges the first three-generation umpiring family in major league history. His strike call is loud and sounds like "ha." When there is a called strike three, Runge raises his right hand up quickly and then makes a fist. Runge's crew for the 2008 season includes Charlie Reliford (crew chief), Kerwin Danley, and Greg Gibson.[1]
Altercations
In September 2007, Runge reportedly baited then Padres outfielder Milton Bradley, telling him that umpire Mike Winters had told him that he "flipped his bat in [his] direction." Bradley confronted Winters, who reportedly shouted profanity at Bradley. In his frustration, Bradley approached Winters, and needed to be restrained by his manager Bud Black, tearing his ACL in the process.[2]
On June 15, 2008, Runge was involved in a controversial incident involving the Minnesota Twins and their manager Ron Gardenhire. Gardenhire was angry that home plate umpire Brian Runge didn't allow Brendan Harris time to reset in the batter's box. On an 0-2 count, Harris got into the box, and then pulled one foot out, asking for time. Runge didn't grant it and Brewers reliever Guillermo Mota delivered to the plate. Runge called the pitch a strike and a shocked Harris, who wasn't looking at Mota, dropped his bat and began to complain. Gardenhire came out to get Harris and argued for several minutes. Runge warned him to go back to the dugout before ejecting him.[3]
Nine days later, Runge was involved in an altercation during a New York Mets/Seattle Mariners game at Shea Stadium on June 24. After Carlos Beltran of the Mets questioned a called strike, Runge walked in front of the plate to dust it off, saying some words to Beltran in the process. When Mets manager Jerry Manuel came out to argue, Runge appeared to bump Manuel in the chest, before ejecting both Manuel and Beltran. Those involved in the incident have suggested that Runge's actions were "unsportsmanlike" and ought to garner a suspension. Various sports talk hosts, including Michael Wilbon of ESPN, have agreed with this view.[4] As a result of the incident, Manuel and Beltran were fined, while Runge was suspended for one game[5][6]
References
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umpire_(baseball)#2008_umpiring_crews
- ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2007/09/26/2007-09-26_umpire_winters_suspended_for_remainder_o.html
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/19957949.html?location_refer=Homepage:highlightModules:3
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3459521
- ^ http://www.metsblog.com/2008/06/26/news-beltran-and-manuel-fined/
- ^ http://wcbs880.com/Umpire-Suspended-for--Bumping--Mets-Manager--Jerry/2490095
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