Overview

• Phil Cuzzi missed three clear strike-three calls on Matt Chapman in the eighth inning at Oracle Park on July 8, allowing an extra at-bat that led to the Giants’ go-ahead run in their 3–1 victory.
• Umpire Auditor data showed Cuzzi made 20 incorrect ball–strike calls in the game, contributing to season-long totals exceeding 4,200 missed calls including 202 strikeouts as of June.
• Phillies announcers Ruben Amaro Jr. and Tom McCarthy publicly criticized Cuzzi’s performance during the broadcast, and Bryce Harper said the umpire “knows he missed them” and “has to do better.”
• Fans and social media users have demanded investigations, demotions or firings of umpires, citing growing mistrust and calling for accountability in officiating.
• Major League Baseball has not announced any formal measures or policy changes to address concerns over umpiring accuracy and oversight.