Cubs announcer Boog Sciambi defends Ronald Acuña Jr. call

New York Post - 28/09
With his stolen base on Wednesday, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. became the first player ever to hit 40 home runs with 70 steals in a single season.

The call has taken on a life of its own.

With the Cubs and Braves tied 5-5 in the bottom of the tenth inning Wednesday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. stole his 70th base to become the first player ever to hit 40 home runs with 70 steals in a single season, and the Braves stopped the game for a highlight montage.

Cubs broadcasters Jon “Boog” Sciambi and Jim Deshaies disagreed with the play stoppage, which came with the Cubs are fighting tooth and...
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