Texas Rangers Once Again Bear Umpire Backlash in the Wake of Controversial Pride Night Stand: “I’m Dumbfounded”

Bruce Bochy has done a great job thus far this season. The Texas Rangers’ manager has instilled a winning mentality in the players, and the results show it. But most recently, an egregious replay call left the team high and dry. Getting shocked by it, Bochy shared his opinion on the call after the game.

Apparently, the call cost them a close game against the Chicago White Sox in the series opener. Amid this controversy, the Rangers also faced remarks for their stand on pride night. But the shocking call has taken center stage during an excellent season for the team.

Texas Rangers face shocking overturned call in a close loss to the White Sox

The Rangers have been in the headlines as of late. Be it their stance on pride night or a controversial umpire call leading to three ejections. But most recently, the team was once again subjected to bad umpiring, as an overturned call led to their loss.

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In the bottom of the eighth inning, Elvis Andrus was out at home plate. But a video replay determined that Rangers catcher Jonah Heim obstructed his way and the run was allowed. As a result, the Texas-based team lost the game. Furthermore, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was shocked by the call. A Twitter handle, Bally Sports Southwest shared a video on Twitter of Bochy’s post-game reaction, calling it a shame. 

The call genuinely shocked the NL West-leading manager. During the interview, Bochy said, “For that call to be made… I’m dumbfounded. It’s absolutely one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen and it was done by replay, I just don’t get it.” 

Fans have reacted in support of the Rangers as well. 

Other fans harshly criticized the call.

Furthermore, to add insult to injury, Bochy was ejected for arguing against the call. This is the second time in less than a week that he has been tossed from a game. The call being overturned was the wrong one, according to several experts and insiders. It is a sad loss as the team also attracts attention for their stand on pride night. 

The Rangers suffered a tough call earlier this week

Earlier this week, the Rangers were on the bad side of an umpire’s call once again. Star infielder Marcus Semien was on a 3-2 count when he checked his swing on a low changeup. But the umpire called him out. This was at the bottom of the seventh inning and made a huge difference in the game. Furthermore, Semien was ejected for arguing with the call. Shortly after his pitching coach, Mike Maddux, and manager Bruce Bochy were also ejected for protesting the call. The game ended in a 5-3 loss for the Rangers.

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