Eugenio Suarez wanted the umpire to be consistent, a breakdown

Eugenio Suarez steps to the plate for the Cincinnati Reds, the game tied in the late innings. Facing a full count against the opposing pitcher, Suarez takes exception to the home plate umpire's strike zone consistency. The first pitch of the at-bat is called a strike, a well-executed cutter that cuts back into the zone. Suarez appears to disagree with the call, but the replay shows it was a correct strike. The next pitch is also a called strike, this time a two-seam fastball that catches the bottom of the zone. Suarez vehemently argues the call, exclaiming "Are you kidding me?" as he believes the pitch was clearly a ball. The next offering is also called a strike, leaving Suarez visibly frustrated at the perceived inconsistency in the umpire's strike zone. "Quinn, that was the same pitch you called a ball," Suarez says, convinced the umpire is making contradictory decisions. The broadcast team analyzes the pitches, noting that while they end up in a similar location, the movement and starting points are different, meaning the umpire's calls were technically correct. Still, the analysts understand Suarez's frustration, as the inconsistent strike zone can negatively impact a batter's approach and timing. "I understand why Suarez is frustrated," one commentator says. "The miked up is pretty." On the very next pitch, Suarez fouls it off, leaving him in a two-strike count. The pitcher then goes to his curveball, which Suarez swings through for a strikeout to end the at-bat. As Suarez heads back to the dugout, he continues to express his displeasure with the umpire's strike zone calls throughout the tense, competitive at-bat.