Kyle Schwarber charged the third base ump after a check swing call, a breakdown.
What Happened
In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Chicago Cubs are down by one run and rallying to tie the game. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber steps up to the plate with two runners on base, working the count full at 3-2. On the next pitch, Schwarber takes a close offering and the third base umpire signals that Schwarber went around on the check swing, resulting in a game-ending double play. Furious with the call, Schwarber immediately charges toward the third base umpire, yelling "[ __ ] you!" repeatedly. Cubs manager Joe Maddon rushes out of the dugout to argue the call and back up his player. Maddon also expresses his displeasure, shouting, "[ __ ] you! There's no [ __ ] way!" as he gestures emphatically. Schwarber continues to berate the umpire, saying, "There's no [ __ ] way. [ __ ] you!" Maddon stays close by Schwarber's side, providing support and a physical presence as Schwarber voices his outrage. Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward then intervenes, trying to calm the situation and usher Schwarber away, saying, "Yo, HBY, you're not doing the best job. I'll take care of this. Let's go. Game's over, man." Despite the heated exchange, the umpire's call stands and the game ends with the Cubs' rally falling short. Schwarber and the Cubs are visibly frustrated, convinced that the umpire made the wrong call and cost them a chance to tie the game and potentially win. The rivalry between the Cubs and their opponents adds to the intensity of the moment, as both teams are battling for a crucial victory late in the season. The emotions run high, with the Cubs' players and coaches passionately defending their player and disagreeing with the umpire's decision. As the players and coaches exit the field, the aftermath of the heated exchange lingers, leaving the Cubs and their fans wondering what could have been if the call had gone their way. The dramatic conclusion to the game serves as a reminder of the high stakes and the emotions that can flare up in the heat of a close baseball game.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentthe Cubs were down one run bottom of the
ninth there rallying they got two on
schwarber's up he's got a 3-2 count he's
worked the count full he takes his pitch
and oh did he go home play DP asks his
buddy down the Third Base Line did he
swing that guy says he did he says [ __ ]
you okay you're rejected game's over
though [ __ ] you there's no [ __ ] way
there's no [ __ ] way [ __ ]
you like Madden coming in here he's like
all right I just got to argue for my
player he did not go no he didn't shorer
so mad throws out some hor shits hor
[ __ ] that's some horeshit he's lucky he
had biased to on third base so he can
charge and look really angry and cool
because if there's no bias on third base
there's no way he charges he needed the
blocker that's what friends are for make
you look tough and cool Hayward has to
come in and be like yo HBY you're not
doing the best job I'll take care of
this let's go game's over man send like
he went dude just uh watch the replay he
went game's over come and watch the
replay and oh he may have went