Fansided

Phil Cuzzi sends Jordy Mercer packing for arguing completely fine strike call (Video)

By Mark Powell

Apr 27, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi (10) tosses a ball in the first inning of a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi (10) tosses a ball in the first inning of a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

Washington Nationals shortstop Jordy Mercer was furious on a questionable called strike three, and Phil Cuzzi threw him out.

Cuzzi was only going to take so much backtalk from a player of Mercer’s caliber, especially after he made the right call.

Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier got a huge strikeout to end a seventh-inning threat. The Nationals had the bases loaded with Mercer at the plate. Rather than come through in the clutch and hurt Boston’s postseason chances in the process, Mercer went down like the .exceptionally average hitter he is.

Christian Vazquez’s framing technique should be questioned, as catching that ball underhand made it appear lower than it actually was. Mercer was fooled.

Red Sox: Ryan Brasier gets huge strikeout of Jordy Mercer

Brasier’s strikeout is a moment that could be remembered from this Sox season should they make a run of some sort. Mercer isn’t great, but he’s still an MLB-caliber hitter and a veteran.

Give Cuzzi some credit for not ejecting Mercer on the spot. He let him get a word in, but eventually there’s only so much disagreement an umpire can take.

For once, consider me on the side of the ump. Good job, blue.

Next. Red Sox were gifted an awful strikeout call and still failed miserably (Video). dark

As baseball fans, we all remember our firsts. Whether it’s the first game we attended, the first jersey we purchased or our team’s first World Series win. This summer, Woodbridge Wines, FanSided and some of your favorite baseball stars want to help you celebrate your baseball fan firsts. Check out this video from Adam Jones talking about his own baseball first and then share your own stories by visiting https://woodbridgevideocontest.dja.com/index for your chance to meet Adam Jones himself!”
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 21 or older. Starts 10:00 AM (ET) on August 2, 2021 and ends 11:59 PM (ET) on September 30, 2021. The Woodbridge Video Contest is sponsored by Constellation Brands, Inc. No alcohol awarded with prizes. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules at WoodbridgeVideoContest.dja.com. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2021 Woodbridge Winery, Acampo, CA

Home/Boston Red Sox