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Cubs manager Craig Counsell discusses missed balk call in loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Cubs manager Craig Counsell discusses missed balk call in loss

Summary

The Chicago Cubs lost 2-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 26, 2026. A missed balk call against Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the sixth inning frustrated Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who stated that the umpires 'flat out missed it.' The missed call came during an opportunity for the Cubs to score, with Pete Crow-Armstrong on third base, which could have shifted the game's momentum. After the incident, the Diamondbacks took the lead when Jordan Lawlar homered. Despite the loss, the umpiring crew acknowledged that they missed the call but noted that it was not reviewable.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs lost 2-0 to Diamondbacks on August 26, 2026.
•Craig Counsell criticized a missed balk call on Eduardo Rodriguez.
•Pete Crow-Armstrong was on third base when the call was made.
•Jordan Lawlar homered later in the inning for the Diamondbacks.
•The umpiring crew admitted they missed the call but it was not reviewable.

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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Makes Blunt Statement Over Missed Call in Diamondbacks Game

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The Chicago Cubs suffered a frustrating series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks after being shut out 2-0. Adding to the frustration was a missed balk call on Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the sixth inning. Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke about the call.“They flat out missed it,” said Counsell on Marquee Sports Network’s postgame coverage […] The post Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Makes Blunt Statement Over Missed Call in Diamondbacks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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