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Velásquez Suspended by League Saturday, September 30th, 2023 The Amarillo Horseman were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Mdewanketon at Mystic Lake Stadium. One in particular -- Armando Velásquez. Upon being called out on strikes, the Horseman 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 Velásquez 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 Velásquez 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 Velásquez for 3 games. Velásquez is hitting at a .304 mark this season. His stats show 1 home run, 4 RBIs and 4 runs scored. He has played 6 games for the Horseman. |
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