Brewers 14, Cubs 4: So much for that bullpen ERA

Did you read Sara Sanchez’ “The Cubs’ bullpen has been absolutely outstanding this year” article late Monday?

Well, that wasn’t well-timed.

Before I get to the utter meltdown that was the Cubs’ 14-4 loss to the Brewers, I want to note the MOST ridiculous part of the 10-run eighth inning by Milwaukee hitters.

Maybe you missed it as the TV broadcast was going to commercial as the inning ended, or maybe you had turned the game off by then.

Umpires inspected Eric Sogard’s glove and cap for foreign substances. No, really:

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I mean, Sogard and plate umpire Jeff Nelson laughed about it, but seriously, a position player entering the game to finish up a blowout has to be inspected for foreign substances?