"Bucknor was working as the first-base umpire for the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays when he made a call that was so obviously incorrect from the replay that it had both managers smiling afterward."
"Bauers initially was called out because Bucknor determined he hadn't touched first base. The replay showed Bauers clearly touching the top of the bag, right across the middle."
"This call came after Bucknor had the poorest results among umpires in Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike System last weekend. Six of eight challenges of his calls were successful."
"Bauers was asked if he's grateful that MLB has a replay system in place. 'Yeah, grateful for that,' he replied with a laugh."
Umpire C.B. Bucknor faced criticism after making an incorrect call during the Brewers' game against the Rays. Jake Bauers was initially ruled out at first base, but replay confirmed he touched the bag. This incident followed Bucknor's poor performance in the Automated Ball-Strike System, where six of his calls were overturned. Both managers, Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash, reacted with smiles after the replay. Bauers expressed gratitude for the replay system, acknowledging its importance in correcting such mistakes.
Read at ESPN.com
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