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Only 2 umpires were on the field at the start of the Padres-Rangers game

  • Only two umpires, Emil Jimenez and John Bacon, were present at the start of the Padres-Rangers game due to travel issues, arriving at Globe Life Field by first pitch.
  • Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski arrived during the first inning, joining the umpiring crew on the field.
  • Both teams received an additional replay challenge because only half the normal umpire crew was available at the start of the game.
  • John Bacon ejected Rangers bench coach Luis Ureta in the top of the first inning for arguing after San Diego scored runs.
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Only 2 umpires were on the field at the start of the Padres-Rangers game

There were only two umpires on the field when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers started their game. Each team got an extra replay challenge.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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