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St. Louis Loses RF Phillips, Suspended by League Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 The St. Louis Cardinals were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to San Francisco at Busch Stadium. One in particular -- Brett Phillips. Upon being called out on strikes, the Cardinals 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 Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips for 2 games. In 155 games this season Phillips is batting .228 with 126 hits and 24 home runs. He has scored 73 runs and driven in 73. |
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