Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was visibly upset during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He believed the umpires missed an obvious balk, which would have allowed him to score and give his team the lead.

In the sixth inning, Crow-Armstrong took a large lead from third base, implying he might attempt a steal. Arizona’s pitcher, Eduardo Rodriguez, made a quick pitch while Michael Busch was batting. Crow-Armstrong was certain Rodriguez balked and began shouting after umpires decided otherwise.

Chicago’s third base coach, Quintin Berry, intervened to calm Crow-Armstrong, who continued to question the umpires’ decision. Cubs manager Craig Counsell also stepped in.

“I saw four umpires miss a pretty obvious play,” Crow-Armstrong said after the team’s 2-0 defeat. “They have one job: get calls right. If wrong, they need to discuss and correct it. But they didn’t.”

Crew chief Alfonso Márquez, who was at home plate, later admitted a balk should have been called, stating, “We just didn’t see it.” He noted that any of the four umpires could have made the call.

The game continued without any ejections despite intense exchanges. The Diamondbacks scored in the bottom of the sixth and increased their lead in the eighth inning. Crow-Armstrong contributed one of two hits for Chicago during the match.

Following recent losses, Chicago’s lead in the National League Wild Card standings has been reduced to a two-game margin over the Philadelphia Phillies, who have won eight of their last ten games.

Mark Harris is a writer for OutKick.