IN THE UMPIRE'S FACE!

        This is just a worthwhile footnote to the the Cubs-Brewers game this past Wednesday at Miller Park. Despite the fact that my favorite team lost, there was one incident that helped make the day complete.

        Toward the end of the game, Anthony Rizzo, the first base star of the Cubs was up to bat with two strikes and three balls. With the last pitch, Rizzo, took off for first base, thinking it was a pitch outside the strike zone. The umpire called him OUT! Anthony turned and really got into the Umps face and a heated exchange was on! 

       Rizzo very seldom gets angry and it was somewhat a shock all as to what they were witnessing. Most of that heated arguing is no longer allowed and usually the umpire will toss the player out. Not today. I will admit it was more entertaining many years ago when players or managers would really get into steamy confrontations complete with shuffling of dirt at the Umps feet!