Cardinals manager Oli Marmol got tossed after a brutal series of missed calls by CB Bucknor. Frustrations built throughout the game as both dugouts reacted visibly to Bucknor’s inconsistent strike zone. Things boiled over during a Paul Goldschmidt at-bat, followed by a questionable strike call against Nolan Arenado. Arenado gave Bucknor a sharp double take that instantly caught attention. Bucknor responded by throwing him out, setting off Marmol, who stormed out to defend his player and unleashed a long rant. Marmol pointed out Bucknor’s poor performance, told him his time was up, and questioned his continued role in the game.
The broadcast teams had already seen it coming. They joked about which manager would get ejected first, noting how off the strike zone had been. As the game spiraled, Arizona’s Torey Lovullo also got heated, arguing from the dugout after back-to-back walks. While he didn’t get ejected, it was clear tensions ran high on both sides. One broadcast crew couldn’t help laughing at Arenado’s reaction, while the other focused on the growing feud between the umpire and both benches. The moment highlighted just how bad umpiring affected the flow and tone of the game. No one was happy, and the whole scene turned into an argument over who adds more to baseball, umpires or managers.