Umpire CB Bucknor has 6 calls overturned during one game in embarrassing ABS moment
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Key Points:
- Umpire CB Bucknor faced heavy scrutiny during the Red Sox's 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds, with eight of his calls challenged and six overturned, highlighting the impact of MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS).
- Two consecutive strike-three calls against Boston rookie Ryan Watson were overturned after Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez successfully challenged them, causing a loud reaction from the Cincinnati crowd.
- Bucknor's controversial check-swing call against Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story in the eighth inning led to a heated argument, resulting in the ejection of Boston manager Alex Cora.
- Cora acknowledged the difficulty of umpiring and the role of ABS, noting Bucknor's professionalism despite a tough day behind the plate.
- The Red Sox tied the game in the ninth inning but ultimately lost on a walk-off single by Reds center fielder Dane Myers in the 11th inning.
