WATCH: Nico Hoerner, Craig Counsell ejected by inexperienced umpire |
Tony Crumpton
· · Sunday, June 08 2025
A young umpire with a short leash ejected Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner after a questionable called third strike during Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Manager Craig Counsell came out to stand up for his player, and didn’t last long either. He was tossed moments later. Watch the double ejection drama unfold: Craig Counsell and Nico Hoerner have been ejected from today's game. pic.twitter.com/uF71E9ajWH Absolutely unacceptable…. pic.twitter.com/4pH07d4ztI
