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How did the umpires miss this call in the Cardinals-Cubs game?
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt runs out to talk with umpire Phil Cuzzi after a ball hit by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (not pictured) was called fair during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium.  Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

How did the umpires miss this call in the Cardinals-Cubs game?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 5/22/21

The umpires in Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs game somehow missed a call pretty badly in the ninth inning.

The Cardinals were leading 2-1 and looking to close things out in the top of the ninth. Nico Hoerner was batting for the Cubs with two outs and the bases empty. He tapped a ball up the third base line, and the Cardinals decided to let it roll.

Third baseman Nolan Arenado picked up the ball just as it crossed the foul line. However, home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi called it fair.

That was a bad miss.

The Cardinals picked the ball up when it was foul, which should have made it a 1-2 count on Hoerner.

Nick Martini followed with the final out of the game, so the final score was not affected. But that’s still a bad miss by Phil Cuzzi and crew.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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