Sport Umpire C.B. Bucknor blows another call

Cincinnati Reds' Adam Duvall hits a grand slam off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman in the second inning on April 18 in Cincinnati. The Reds won 9-3.

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Clearly blind umpire C . B . Bucknor blows another call . C . B . Bucknor called that an out and had to be overruled by an umpire at the other end of the stadium.

Umpire CB Bucknor punches out Seth Smith on strike two (GIF). Umpire ’s blown call on pickoff play helps give Brewers win (Video). Your browser does not support iframes. Another day, another bad call by an umpire showcasing the need for expanded instant replay.

Miami Marlins' Wei-Yin Chen pitches to Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano during the fourth inning on April 18 in Seattle. Chen pitched seven hitless innings in the Marlins' 5-0 win.

Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs shows the umpire the ball after making the a catch for the final out of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers as fans cheer on April 18 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs won 9-7.

Freddy Galvis, right, of the Philadelphia Phillies attempts to turn a double play as Lucas Duda of the New York Mets slides on April 18 at Citi Field in New York. The Phillies won 6-2 in 10 innings.

Kansas City Royals' Raul Mondesi, left, is chased down by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during a rundown in the fifth inning on April 18 in Kansas City, Mo. Mondesi was out on the play. The Giants won 2-1 in 11 innings.

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Avisail Garcia hits a three-run home run against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning on April 18 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The White Sox won 4-1.

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Here's another tweet from someone else I follow: Bucknor 's K zone is huge. PFX#: HP Umpire CB Bucknor called Tigers-A's game at 95.3% accuracy (top 50% of postseason umps), +2 or 1.3% skew (adv Detroit).

Notable alleged blown calls : Mets-Phillies, August 29, 2007; Angels-Boston, October 8, 2009 (Game 1, ALDS); Tigers-Royals, May 25, 2004. It was this strike zone that prompted SB Nation's Jeff Sullivan to declare Bucknor 's employment as an umpire "not good for the game."

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, right, slides in to score as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin waits for the ball in the fifth inning on April 18 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Red Sox won 8-7.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the third inning on April 18 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The Nationals won 3-1.

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on April 18 in Houston. The Angels won 5-2.

Aledmys Diaz of the St. Louis Cardinals attempts to throw a runner out against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning on April 18 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 2-1.

The Angels' Mike Trout slides under the tag of the Astros' Jose Altuve on a steal in Houston, TX. Astros won 3-0.

Fernando Rodney of the Diamondbacks gestures to the sky after earning a save against the Dodgers on April 16, in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Luckily the other umpires overruled Bucknor on his blown call , giving Harper a hit. It’s hard to say what was worse between this missed call and the one from Tuesday.

The Marlins tonight won their 59th game of the season, over the Phillies, no thanks to this call at first by umpire CB Bucknor . If this weren't a senioritis game between two also-rans, it would definitely go down as one of the biggest botched calls in recent memory.

Rightfielder Mitch Haniger of the Seattle Mariners catches a ball during a game against the Rangers on April 16, in Seattle, Wash.

Eduardo Nunez of the Giants throws on an infield single off the bat of Mark Reynolds of the Rockies on April 16, in San Francisco, Calif.

Koji Uehara of the Cubs talks with Willson Contreras during a game against the Pirates on April 16, in Chicago, Illinois. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 6-1.

First base umpire Todd Tichenor covering the plate calls Brian Dozier of the Twins safe on an inside-the-park home run during a game against the White Sox looks on April 16 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Nelson Cruz of the Mariners hits an RBI single off against the Rangers on April 16, in Seattle, Wash.

Kevin Kiermaier of the Rays slides as he evades the tag of Dustin Pedroia (18) of the Red Sox to steal second base on April 16, at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Dee Gordon of the Marlins is declared safe at third base during a game against the Mets at Marlins Park on April 16, in Miami, Fla.

The Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon throws to the Rockies on April 16, in San Francisco. Colorado Rockies won 4-3.

The Phillies' Aaron Altherr slides home to score against the Nationals on April 16, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-4.

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Blown Calls Don't Get More Blown Than Bucknor Robbing Yelich - deadspin.com. The Marlins tonight won their 59th game of the season, over the Phillies, no thanks to this call at first by umpire CB Bucknor .

The Royals' Lorenzo Cain beats the tag by the Angels first baseman C.J. Cron on April 16, in Kansas City, Mo.

Ender Inciarte of the Braves is unable to reach a second inning home run against the Padres on April 16, in Atlanta.

The Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro singles against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 17.

The Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar blocks a ball against the Orioles on April 16.

Cincinnati Reds players, wearing the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, stand during the national anthem before their game with the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on April 15. The Reds won 7-5.

Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins slides into third base against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 15. The Twins won 6-0. 

Manny Machado of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after being called out on strikes against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 15. The Blue Jays won 2-1.

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts misses a ball hit by Logan Morrison of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on April 15.

Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after his three-run homer against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 15. Pittsburgh won 8-7.

Tyler Clippard of the New York Yankees reacts after the final out against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on April 15 in New York. The Yankees won 3-2.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop avoids a broken bat and ball hit by David Freese of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 15.

Eric Thames of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run to tie the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on April 15. The Reds won 7-5.

CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees wears commemorative cleats in honor of Jackie Robinson against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on April 15 in New York.

Freddy Galvis, right, of the Philadelphia Phillies steals second base as Washington Nationals second baseman Wilmer Difo applies the tag at Nationals Park in Washington on April 15. Philadelphia won 4-2.

Jayson Werth of the Washington Nationals, top, celebrates with Bryce Harper after Harper scored the game-winning run on a double by Daniel Murphy during the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 14 in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2.

U.S. Navy fighter jets fly over SunTrust Park during the national anthem before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres in Atlanta on April 14. The Braves were playing their first regular-season game at SunTrust Park, which replaces Turner Field.

Atlanta Braves fans Jackson Cooper, 12, left, and his brother Andrew, 9, wait for the gate to open before the Atlanta Braves' home opener against the San Diego Padres at new SunTrust Park in Atlanta on April 14.

Logan Morrison of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a grand slam during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips,top, turns a double play against a sliding Ryan Schimpf of the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on April 14.

Francisco Cervelli, right, of the Pittsburgh Pirates gets chased during a rundown by Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 14. Pittsburgh won 4-2.

Aaron Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays, right, gave up a solo home run to Jonathan Schoop, left, of the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 14.

Jose Iglesias of the Detroit Tigers hits a RBI single off Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on April 14.

Steve Cohen of Rawlings, left, presents Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor with his Gold and Platinum Gloves before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field in Cleveland on April 14.

Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs, left, and Albert Almora Jr. celebrate after an apparent catch on a ball hit by Enrique Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 13 in Chicago. It was originally called a catch but was overturned after review, resulting in a double. The Cubs won 4-0.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Chris Stewart tags out Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox at the plate on a hit by Hanley Ramirez on April 13 in Boston. Boston won 4-3.

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor tries to catch a relay throw as Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez slides safely into second base with a double in the first inning at Progressive Field. Chicago won 10-4.

Cameron Maybin of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drops a double hit by Robinson Chirinos of the Texas Rangers on April 13 in Anaheim, Calif. Texas won 8-3.

Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins dives into first base safely against the Detroit Tigers on April 13 in Detroit. The Twins won 11-5.

Wilmer Flores of the New York Mets, right, celebrates with Yoenis Cespedes after they hit back-to-back home runs during the third inning against the Miami Marlins on April 13 in Miami.

Max Kepler of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit on April 13. The Twins won 11-5.

One unhappy Toronto fan looks on in the 4th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto on April 13. Baltimore won 2-1.

Billy Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds catches a ball hit by Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Great American Ball Park on April 13 in Cincinnati.

Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., right, helps Mariners CEO John Stanton unveil a statue of Griffey on April 13 in front of Safeco Field in Seattle.

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper reacts after grounding out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park in Washington. The Cardinals won 6-1.