"Cora expressed his feelings about the veteran umpire's call, stating he was '100 percent' upset that Bucknor didn't appeal to the first base umpire. He emphasized, 'He has one job to do: is call balls and strikes. It wasn't his best day.'"
"Cora noted, 'He'll be the first one to accept it. I saw him putting his head down after one of the challenges. We're all human. It's not easy, what we do and what he does.'"
"Cora explained, 'I got a job to do in the dugout and at that moment, it was to protect Trevor.' He highlighted the importance of supporting his players during contentious moments."
In a tense moment during the eighth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected after arguing a strike three call on Trevor Story's check swing. The call was made by home plate umpire C.B. Bucknor, who did not consult the first base umpire. Cora expressed his frustration with Bucknor's decision, stating he was upset that Bucknor did not appeal. Despite his ejection, Cora maintained a level of respect for Bucknor, acknowledging the challenges of umpiring.
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