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Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Nico Hoerner Ejection
Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Nico Hoerner Ejection originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Horner hit the showers early on Sunday. Hoerner struck out looking on a pitch that was obviously low and inside and was ejected for telling home plate umpire Derek Thomas, “You’re having a really bad day.”
You won’t believe what Chicago Cubs’ shortstop Nico Hoerner said to the umpire before getting ejected
Despite being one of the in-form MLB teams this season, the Chicago Cubs (40-25) fell to Detroit on Sunday losing the final game (4-0) of the three match series having won one game after losing the Friday opener.
Nico Hoerner and Craig Counsell's ejections highlight intensity of Cubs' series against the Tigers
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, argues with home plate umpire Derek Thomas (53) after Nico Hoerner, right, was ejected for arguing after being called out on strikes during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Detroit. Counsell was also ejected from the game.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner paid the price for it Sunday. Thomas was working home plate for Sunday's game ...
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WATCH: Hot-Mic Captures The Ridiculous Reason Why Nico Hoerner Was EjectedNico Hoerner’s ejection was criticized by many, and the ridiculous reason was captured by a hot-mic during the game.
Nico Hoerner watched a two-strike fastball from Tigers righty Jack Flaherty zip low and inside, and the Cubs second baseman was caught by surprise when the pitch was called for an ill-timed strikeout.
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