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3-Game Suspension for Earthquakes Silva Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 The San Francisco Earthquakes were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Dallas at Metroplex Park. One in particular -- César Silva. Upon being called out on strikes, the Earthquakes first baseman 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 Silva 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 Silva 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 Silva for 3 games. This season in 25 games, Silva has hit at a .300 clip with 30 hits, 5 home runs, 11 RBIs and 14 runs scored. |
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