Chicago lost two of three over the weekend in Motown. The Tigers blanked the Cubs yesterday, 4-0. Dansby Swanson had two of Chicago’s four hits on the afternoon. Philadelphia lost three, one-run games to the Pirates in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Sunday, they managed a mere three hits against Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner paid the price for it Sunday. Thomas was working home plate for Sunday's game between the Cubs and Detroit Tigers. He called Hoerner out on a bad called third strike. He then swiftly ejected Hoerner after Hoerner protested the call.

Nico Hoerner couldn't believe that expressing himself and saying a few 'non-offensive' words to the umpire would lead to his ejection in Sunday's MLB game. It was a frustrating situation on a disappointing day where they lost 4-0 to the Detroit Tigers.

The Chicago Cubs' second baseman was ejected immediately. Hoerner couldn't believe it. In audio released by the Cubs' Marquee Sports Network, Hoerner simply repeats what he said,

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