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League Gets Last Word, Suspends Vuppula 2 Games Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 The Victoria Vikings were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Chippewa at The drakkar. One in particular -- Apupa Vuppula. Upon being called out on strikes, the Vikings second 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 Vuppula 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 Vuppula 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 Vuppula for 2 games. In 28 games this season Vuppula has compiled a .263 batting average with 26 hits and 1 home run. He has also scored 8 times and knocked in 15 runs. |
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