Umpire Phil Cuzzi makes terrible calls against Phillies

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 3:25 AM ET

Philadelphia Phillies fans were furious with umpire Phil Cuzzi over some of his calls in Monday night’s game.

The Phillies lost 3-1 to the San Francisco Giants in their game at Oracle Park. There were a few bad calls during the eighth inning made by Cuzzi, who was the homeplate umpire in the game.

In the top of the eighth inning, Bryce Harper was batting with a runner on first with nobody out. Cuzzi called the first two pitches against him strikes even though they were out of the zone.

Insane calls from Phil Cuzzi on Harper tonight lmao pic.twitter.com/ysWsEFT9KQ
— Dave Doc (@DDoc42) July 8, 2025

Harper ended up grounding out in the at-bat, and the Phillies stranded Kyle Schwarber at second.

In the bottom of the 8th, Orion Kerkering was pitching to Matt Chapman with a runner on first. He threw three consecutive 2-strike pitches that were in the zone. Cuzzi called all three pitches balls.

PHIL CUZZI SCREWING THE PHILLIES

IN ALL ITS GLORY pic.twitter.com/IR922DbSmL
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) July 8, 2025

Thanks to receiving the benefit on the calls, Chapman’s at-bat was extended and the count went full. He ended up singling to right and playing a key role in a 2-run rally to help his Giants go up 3-1, which ended up as the final score.

You see those missed calls and can understand why Phillies fans were upset.

Phil Cuzzi should never be allowed to umpire another game again. This is atrocious and completely unacceptable. #Phillies @MLBUA pic.twitter.com/1Vy97V5VBU
— Matt Higgins (@MattHiggins80) July 8, 2025

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

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