Overview

• C.B. Bucknor called a decisive strike on a pitch outside the zone, concluding a 10-inning game after a three-hour rain delay.
• The controversial call handed the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
• Cardinals' manager Oliver Marmol expressed frustration, emphasizing the desire for a fair contest decided by players.
• This incident marks another in a series of contentious decisions by Bucknor, drawing ire from teams and fans alike.
• MLB faces increasing scrutiny over umpire performance, with calls for greater accountability and possibly more technological aid in decision-making.