Missed balk call costs Cubs a run in loss to Diamondbacks
An uncalled balk with Pete Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game proved costly as Chicago fell to Arizona.
The umpiring crew failed to call an apparent balk while Pete Crow-Armstrong stood on third base during a scoreless game between the Cubs and Diamondbacks. The missed call prevented Chicago from scoring what could have been a pivotal run. The Cubs went on to lose the game, with Crow-Armstrong visibly upset over the non-call. The incident highlights a consequential officiating error in a close contest.
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