Only two umpires start Padres-Rangers game on June 19
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game with only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning. This unusual situation occurred on June 19 before the standard crew arrived. The game is still ongoing as the teams compete at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- •The game is played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- •Two umpires were present at the start of the match.
- •The game's status is currently in progress.
- 2:10 AMESPN MLB — Only 2 umps on field at start of Padres-Rangers
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Only 2 umpires were on the field at the start of the Padres-Rangers game
"There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night. Because of travel issues, Emil Jimenez and John Bacon were the lone umps who made it to Globe Life Field in Texas by first pitch. Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski arrived and joined them on the field in the middle of the first inning.
"There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 20, 2026, 2:10 AMOnly 2 umps on field at start of Padres-Rangers
There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:56 AMOnly 2 umpires were on the field at the start of the Padres-Rangers game
There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night. Because of travel issues, Emil Jimenez and John Bacon were the lone umps who made it to Globe Life Field in Texas by first pitch. Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski arrived and joined them on the field in the middle of the first inning.
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