Bleacher Report · May 19, 2019
Cubs Play Game vs. Nationals Under Protest over Sean Doolittle's Pitch Delivery
The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 Saturday night at Nationals Park, at least for now.
In the ninth inning, Cubs manager Joe Maddon took issue with the pitching delivery of Nationals closer Sean Doolittle, who could be seen tapping his toe while winding up to throw home. The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reported the Cubs played the game under protest.
Todd Dybas The umps are going to look at…I don’t know what. Maddon is obviously bothered by Doolittle’s toe tap on the delivery here. What is the penalty for the toe tap?