Umpire inexplicably issues a third-strike pitch-clock violation to Cubs' Seiya Suzuki while he walks off foul ball to his groin

During a game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, Cubs centerfielder Seiya Suzuki was called for a pitch-clock violation after being hit in the groin by a foul ball, despite taking a moment to recover. Cubs manager Craig Counsell argued that the situation warranted an exception due to the circumstances, as umpires have discretion to allow extra time for special cases like this.

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