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Brewers' Craig Counsell Blasts Cubs' Jed Hoyer over Controversial Call in NLCS

Counsell Says Hoyer's Move “Hurt the Game”

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has slammed Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer for his controversial decision to challenge a call in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). With the Brewers leading 3-0 and one out away from advancing to the World Series, Hoyer challenged a call at first base that was initially ruled in favor of the Brewers.

The replay showed that the call may have been incorrect, and the umpires overturned the call, giving the Cubs a runner on first. The Cubs went on to score two runs off Brewers closer Josh Hader, and eventually won the game 3-2. Counsell was furious with Hoyer's decision, saying that it “hurt the game.”

Hoyer Defends Decision, Says He Was “Trying to Win the Game”

Hoyer defended his decision, saying that he was “trying to win the game” and that he believed the call was incorrect. He also said that he understands why Counsell was upset, but that he stands by his decision.

The controversy surrounding Hoyer's decision has sparked a debate about the use of replay in baseball. Some believe that replay is taking away from the human element of the game, while others believe that it is a necessary tool to ensure that the correct calls are being made.

Replay Has Been a Hot Topic in Baseball This Season

Replay has been a hot topic in baseball this season, as there have been several controversial calls overturned by replay. This has led to some fans and players questioning the use of replay in the game.

However, there is no doubt that replay has helped to correct some incorrect calls. In the 2019 regular season, replay overturned 26% of calls that were challenged. This shows that replay can be a valuable tool in ensuring that the correct calls are being made.

The Debate Over Replay is Likely to Continue

The debate over the use of replay in baseball is likely to continue. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue. Ultimately, it is up to the league to decide how to best use replay in the game.