Cubs' wild win features a controversial review, an ejection, throwback jerseys ... and scissors
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Last summer, left-hander Chris Sale was suspended for grabbing a pair of scissors and destroying the White Soxs throwback jerseys before a game. On Friday night, the umpires called for a pair of scissors to remove the sleeve of Cubs right-hander Eddie Butler on a throwback jersey night.
Yes, this actually happened on the mound during the game:
So why did the umpires call in an amateur tailor? Even though the throwback jerseys featured long-sleeve white shirts, pitchers arent allowed to wear white sleeves because it interferes with the batters ability to see the baseball.
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And that was just part of the weird vibe during the Cubs 9-5 comeback win over the Pirates. Anthony Rizzos apparent leadoff homer in the first inning was ruled fouled after a confusing replay review, which resulted in manager Joe Maddons ejection.
Maddon had to watch from the clubhouse as Chicago rallied for six runs in the ninth inning, which included a two-run single from Rizzo.
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