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Umpire Doug Eddings apologizes to Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincon for telling him to straighten crooked cap
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Key Points:
- Umpire Doug Eddings apologized to rookie Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon for instructing him to straighten his tilted cap during Friday's game against the Rockies, which led to an argument and the ejection of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.
- The incident occurred in Rincon's MLB debut, where after Eddings' timeout and cap adjustment request, Rincon gave up an inside-the-park home run and was subsequently replaced after allowing three runs in 1/3 inning.
- Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman denied raising any concern about Rincon's cap, contradicting Eddings' claim that Goodman had questioned the hat's legality.
- In protest, many Cardinals players wore their caps with the brim turned left during batting practice and the game, with some Rockies players and fans joining in solidarity.
- Rincon, who received support from teammates, also pitched in Saturday's game but struggled, posting a 47.25 ERA over two outings early in his career.
