Umpire C.B. Bucknor in spotlight again over blatant missed call
Three days after having six pitches overturned, umpire C.B. Bucknor had another call reversed by replay that had managers in both dugouts chuckling.
Three days after having six of his calls overturned by MLB's new Automated Balls and Strikes system , umpire C. B. Bucknor was in the spotlight once again Tuesday night.
Serving as the first-base umpire in Milwaukee for the Brewers' March 31 game against the Tampa Bay Rays , Bucknor had one of the most blatant blown calls you'll ever see overturned by replay, leading to similar amused reactions in both dugouts. The play occurred in the sixth inning with Milwaukee leading 4-2 and first baseman Jake Bauers at the plate. Bauers' line drive went off the glove of Rays second baseman Ben Williamson, who then threw wildly to first base.
The Rays retrieved the ball and tagged Bauers, whom Bucknor called out for failing to touch first base. CB Bucknor strikes again, this time saying the runner did not touch first base. He very clearly did pic.
twitter. com/zn6k9RtLXl ā Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 1, 2026 As the television announcers pointed out, Bucknor didn't even seem to be looking at Bauers' foot as he clearly stepped on the first base bag. It didn't take long for replay to overturn the call.