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Brewers Replay Review Overturns Bucknor's First Base Call

During a Brewers game on March 31, CB Bucknor ruled Jake Bauers missed first base, but a replay review showed the player had stepped on the bag, overturning the out.

In the sixth inning at American Family Field, Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers was called out for missing first base by umpire CB Bucknor. A replay review revealed Bauers had stepped dead center on the bag, and the call was reversed.

Bucknor, 63, has umpired since 1996 and was recently spotlighted when the new home‑plate challenge system overturned six of his ball‑strike calls in a Red Sox‑Reds game. The incident underscores how technology is reshaping umpiring decisions.