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Ballesteros Must Sit Out 3 Games Sunday, August 7th, 2033 The Albuquerque Cacti were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Fairfield at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. One in particular -- Damian Ballesteros. Upon being called out on strikes, the Cacti 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 Ballesteros 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 Ballesteros 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 Ballesteros for 3 games. Thus far this season Ballesteros has hit .293 with 5 home runs, 36 RBIs and scored 51 times. |
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