C.B. Bucknor's week gets worse: Umpire leaves game with injury days after ABS and replay reversed his calls

"Bucknor's troubles began Saturday when the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox challenged eight of his six ball/strike calls. Six were overturned by Major League Baseball's new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd."

"Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing. The call ended the eighth inning with two runners on base and the Red Sox trailing by one run."

"While it is unclear why Bucknor missed the call at first base, the rash of overturned ball/strike calls is emblematic of the adjustments umpires and players are making to the automated ball/strike challenge system."

C.B. Bucknor, an MLB umpire since 1996, experienced a challenging week after being hit by a foul ball during a game. His troubles began with multiple overturned calls due to the new ABS challenge system, leading to criticism from players and managers. Bucknor ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after a controversial check swing call. Additionally, he made a missed call at first base that was later reversed by replay. These incidents highlight the ongoing adjustments umpires are making to the evolving rules of the game.

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