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Ugly Incident Ends in 4-Game Suspension Saturday, July 13th, 2024 The Temple Goers were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Frisco at Outlander Park. One in particular -- Riley Patel. Upon being called out on strikes, the Goers shortstop 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 Patel 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 Patel 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 Patel for 4 games. This season Patel is hitting .184 with 42 hits, 3 home runs, 16 RBIs, scored 26 runs and played in 70 games. |
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