Cubs' Loss Haunted by Hoerner's Call | Baltimore Orioles News

The Cubs’ heartbreak continues as they lose a nail-biting 3-2 thriller to the Orioles, derailed by a controversial ninth-inning call on Nico Hoerner’s steal attempt. Manager Craig Counsell blasted the umpire for ignoring the blocking play, arguing it cost them a chance to tie the game. The bullpen’s meltdown in the eighth and a brutal 1-for-9 performance with runners in scoring position sealed the fate, despite Seiya Suzuki’s clutch home run and double. Hoerner’s underwhelming season stats and the team’s rollercoaster form add to the frustration as they head to Cincinnati — a team they’ve already swept — hoping to turn things around before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f37b262099983f90