Sun Jun 08 15:09:25 GMT-04:00 2025 WATCH: Nico Hoerner, Craig Counsell ejected by inexperienced umpire
by Tony Crumpton
Senior Editor
A young umpire with a short leash ejected Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner after a questionable called third strike during Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Manager Craig Counsell came out to stand up for his player, and didn’t last long either. He was tossed moments later.