WATCH: Russell commits wild error throwing ball back to pitcher

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Friday, July 07 2017

The Chicago Cubs are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon in an ugly affair through four innings including five total errors and 0-14 in runners in scoring position between the two teams.

In the fourth inning, Cubs shortstop Addison Russell threw the ball back to starting pitcher Eddie Butler who did not see the baseball. The Pirates baserunner advanced on the play to second base on the wild throw.

Check out the blooper video below.