Ump's issue with rookie's cap irked Cardinals. Ivan Herrera's homer erased it all.
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Key Points:
- Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon was instructed by umpire Doug Eddings to straighten his tilted cap during his MLB debut, a move criticized by Cardinals manager Oli Marmol as "embarrassing" and "poorly handled."
- The incident preceded a chaotic sixth inning where the Rockies hit for the cycle, erasing a three-run Cardinals lead and prompting Marmol's ejection after confronting Eddings.
- A controversial missed call at the plate allowed the Rockies to take the lead, further escalating tensions in the Cardinals' dugout.
- Despite the turmoil, Ivan Herrera's three-run homer in the ninth inning secured a 7-6 Cardinals victory, with closer Riley O’Brien earning his 36th save after pitching three consecutive days.
- The Cardinals expressed frustration over the umpire's enforcement of an unwritten "hat rule" and the missed calls, but showed resilience to come back and win the game.
