MLB umpire CB Bucknor faced another challenging day on April 1, 2026, as he was struck in the facemask by a 100 mph foul tip during the Brewers-Rays game, forcing him to leave the field. This incident followed a week of scrutiny over poor calls, including a significant blunder in which he incorrectly ruled that Brewers player Jake Bauers missed first base, a call that was quickly overturned. Bucknor had also experienced a rough performance in a previous game, with six calls overturned by automated review. Chad Fairchild took over as home plate umpire after Bucknor exited the game.
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