“ROBOT UMPS NOW” – Controversial strike three on Xander Bogaerts sparks massive outrage as San Diego Padres fall short against Chicago Cubs
The San Diego Padres' playoff run ended controversially with a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Wild Card Game 3. A highly disputed ninth-inning strike call against Xander Bogaerts, which replays showed was outside the zone, stifled a crucial rally. This pivotal moment sparked fan fury and renewed calls for automated strike zones, overshadowing the game's outcome.
The San Diego Padres' playoff run ended controversially with a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Wild Card Game 3. A highly disputed ninth-inning strike call against Xander Bogaerts, which replays showed was outside the zone, stifled a crucial rally. This pivotal moment sparked fan fury and renewed calls for automated strike zones, overshadowing the game's outcome.
