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Pittsburgh's Keller Suspended for 2 Games: The Pittsburgh Pirates were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to New York at Citi Field. One in particular -- Nick Keller. Upon being called out on strikes, the Pirates right 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 Keller 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 Keller 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 Keller for 2 games.
This season Keller has delivered 87 hits in 344 at-bats for a .253 average with 14 home runs. He is getting on base at a .312 clip and his totals also include 57 RBIs and 36 runs scored. This year Keller has played in 99 games.
But the disgruntled Keller 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 Keller 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 Keller for 2 games.
This season Keller has delivered 87 hits in 344 at-bats for a .253 average with 14 home runs. He is getting on base at a .312 clip and his totals also include 57 RBIs and 36 runs scored. This year Keller has played in 99 games.