Umpires Missed Balk That Cost Cubs | Chicago Cubs News

In a tense, scoreless game against the Diamondbacks, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made a bold move to draw a balk from pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez, nearly getting ejected after umpires initially missed the call. Despite video review later confirming the balk — which would’ve given the Cubs a crucial one-run lead — real-time challenges weren’t possible. Crow-Armstrong, frustrated and visibly upset, felt the call robbed his team of momentum. Manager Craig Counsell and crew chief Alfonso Márquez both admitted postgame that the balk was indeed missed, but it was too late to change the outcome as the Cubs fell 2-0. The loss marks a tough end to their road trip, leaving the team to regroup at home. 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/dfec2408a7f52848