WATCH: Umpire kicks baseball for a Contreras double

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Wednesday, August 24 2016

Umpire Joe West could not get out of the way of a rocket grounder by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras as he kicked it into the outfield for a Contreras double.

The Cubs ended up winning 5-3 over the Padres on Tuesday night.

VIDEO: Umpire Country Joe West can't get out of the way and a @noslliw19 single turns into a double. @Cubs #GoCubsGo pic.twitter.com/y6wjthFUv4
— Billy Krumb (@ClubhouseCancer) August 24, 2016