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Mets-Cubs series finale came with yet another umpire controversy

Mets-Cubs series finale came with yet another umpire controversy

Another day, another questionable call in the Mets-Cubs series. A little over 12 hours after a game-ending call controversy involving a slide at home plate, umpires in Thursday's matinee game at Citi Field seemingly missed another call after a slide, this time at second base. In the sixth inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong laced a double into right field but overshot the base, using his helmet to hold onto the bag as he was tagged by Mets shortstop Joey Wendle. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) beats a tag by New York Mets second baseman Joey Wendle (13) after hitting a RBI double during the sixth inning at Citi Field. John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Crow-Armstrong — the former Mets prospect