Cardinals manager ejected after umpire tells rookie to straighten his hat
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Key Points:
- Cardinals reliever Hancel Rincon was instructed by home plate umpire Doug Eddings to wear his cap straight during his MLB debut, sparking controversy as Rincon had his cap tilted slightly.
- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected after arguing that Eddings' directive was a "power-hungry move," defending Rincon and noting that many pitchers have worn their caps tilted without issue.
- Eddings admitted there is no official MLB rule about cap tilt, calling it an unwritten rule and a matter of avoiding distractions on the field, though Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman denied ever complaining about Rincon's hat.
- The incident highlighted tensions between umpires and players/managers, with Marmol criticizing Eddings for overstepping his role, while the Cardinals ultimately won the game 7-6 despite the controversy.
- Rincon struggled in his debut, allowing three runs and recording only one out, and the Cardinals remain 3 ½ games behind the third wild card spot in the National League.
