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League Issues Love 4-Game Suspension Monday, September 4th, 2023 The Myrtle Beach Mermen were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Belvedere Park at Tennille Grounds. One in particular -- Matt Love. Upon being called out on strikes, the Mermen 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 Love 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 Love 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 Love for 4 games. On the season, Love is batting .263 with 2 home runs and 40 RBIs. He has played in 95 games. |
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