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Chunichi's Rodríguez Suspended for 2 Games Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 The Chunichi Dragons were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Tokyo Yakult at Rebels Ballpark. One in particular -- Jorge Rodríguez. Upon being called out on strikes, the Dragons center fielder 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 Rodríguez 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 Rodríguez 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 Rodríguez for 2 games. Thus far this year Rodríguez is batting .337 with 2 home runs, 11 RBIs and 26 runs scored. |
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