The Guarding "Angel" :)

[Thunderheads]

This is a great video, ...look at Angel Hernandez doin' his "thing" ....

And, ...watch the replay and stop it as the pitch crosses the plate,...I think that caught the hollow of Beltre's knee!

Enjoy!

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11388855

[Umpire in Chief]

This is an excellent example of a partner playing "rodeo clown" after an ejection(s). I do have 2 notes though.

1. Angel did an excellent job and there is no problem with how he handled it at the MLB level. But at the amateur level I'd say he may have initiated too much hand contact. Just my opinion.

2. After Francona is tossed, back comes Angel trying to get Francona away. Once Angel stepped in Belino probably should have quietly walked away. It would have made Angel's work easier.