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Stayton Gets 3-Game Suspension Friday, September 21st , 2046 The Las Vegas 51s were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Oklahoma City at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. One in particular -- David Stayton. Upon being called out on strikes, the 51s catcher gave the ump quite an earful. For that, the man in blue gave him the thumb and sent him to an early shower. But the disgruntled Stayton lingered on the field for another five minutes, berating the umpire. Finally his manager got him off the field and into the clubhouse. But it got worse after the game, when Stayton told reporters, "He was blind today. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him. If he doesn't know the words to the song, I'm sure we can get it in Braille, so he can follow along." For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Stayton for 3 games. So far in 2046 Stayton is batting .228 with no home runs, 20 RBIs and 9 runs scored. He has 47 hits in 206 at-bats and a .281 OBP. |
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