Controversy Erupts in Cubs vs Tigers After Nico Hoerner Gets Ejected by Umpire: All About the Bizarre Incident

Controversy erupts in Cubs vs Tigers after Nico Hoerner gets ejected by umpire: All about the bizarre incident

Stakes were high when the Chicago Cubs faced the Detroit Tigers on Sunday with the series tied 1-1.

MLB Ump Gives Baffling Ejection Call During Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers Clash

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Cubs' Nico Hoerner reveals 6-word message to umpire that got him ejected

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after he questioned a called third strike, and we now know what he said that led to him being thrown out. Hoerner was called out on strikes in the top of the fifth inning after he took a 2-2 pitch from Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty that appeared to miss low and inside. Hoerner turned to state his case to home plate umpire Derek Thomas, who calmly bu…

Bozo Umpire Ejected Nico Hoerner

What a brutal series for the umps during this weekend series between the Cubs and Tigers. The embarrassing performance culminated on Sunday when Derek Thomas ejected Nico Hoerner in the fifth inning after an incorrect strike three call. It didn’t seem as though Hoerner was being antagonistic toward Thomas as the Cubs second baseman questioned the call that resulted in a quick toss from the home plate umpire. The ejection brought out Cubs manager…

CHGO Cubs Podcast: Nico Hoerner and Craig Counsell EJECTED in Cubs series loss to Tigers - CHGO Sports

Tensions ran high in Detroit as Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell were both ejected in the Cubs’ series loss to the Tigers. Despite efforts from Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs couldn’t overcome key mistakes and a cold night at the plate. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down the heated moments, Hoerner’s ejection, and Counsell’s frustration. Tune in for full postgame reaction, standout performances, and what this loss m…

Cubs' Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell gets ejected vs. Tigers

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell got ejected from the game against the Detroit Tigers.