{"id":659435,"date":"2026-04-02T19:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/659435\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:59:15","slug":"angels-denied-replay-challenge-in-loss-to-cubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/659435\/","title":{"rendered":"Angels Denied Replay Challenge in Loss to Cubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Los+Angeles%2C+CA&amp;city=Los+Angeles&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Angels+Denied+Replay+Challenge+in+Loss+to+Cubs&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Flos-angeles%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F02%2Fangels-denied-replay-challenge-in-loss-to-cubs%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69cec61de4e87.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, geometric painting featuring overlapping shapes and planes in shades of blue, green, and orange, representing the chaotic action of a baseball game.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A fractured, cubist depiction of a crucial play that slipped away from the Angels due to a delayed replay challenge.Los Angeles Today<\/p>\n<p>In a close game against the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Angels were denied a crucial replay challenge after manager Kurt Suzuki waited too long to request the review. The missed opportunity proved costly as the Angels went on to lose the game.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Replay challenges are a critical tool for managers to correct obvious errors by umpires, and this missed opportunity could have significantly impacted the outcome of the game for the Angels. The incident highlights the importance of quick decision-making and awareness of replay rules for MLB managers.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>In the 7th inning, the Angels believed a Cubs player was out at first base, but Suzuki hesitated before requesting a replay review. By the time he made the request, the umpires had already moved on, denying the Angels their chance to challenge the call.<\/p>\n<p>      The incident occurred in the 7th inning of the April 2, 2026 game between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Kurt Suzuki<\/p>\n<p>The manager of the Los Angeles Angels.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n<p>The Major League Baseball team based in Anaheim, California.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Cubs<\/p>\n<p>The Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Los+Angeles%2C+CA&amp;city=Los+Angeles&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Angels+Denied+Replay+Challenge+in+Loss+to+Cubs&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Flos-angeles%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F02%2Fangels-denied-replay-challenge-in-loss-to-cubs%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe had a chance to get the call right and change the momentum of the game, but I hesitated and missed my opportunity. That&#8217;s on me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Kurt Suzuki, Manager, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Angels will look to bounce back in their next series against the division rival Houston Astros, while the Cubs will try to build on this win as they continue their homestand.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder to MLB managers about the importance of being decisive and aware of replay rules in close game situations, as missing out on a potential challenge can have a significant impact on the outcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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