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Walters Given 4-Game Suspension Sunday, August 29th, 2027 The Columbia River Rats were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to South Beach at The Ballpark on the Beach. One in particular -- Michael Walters. Upon being called out on strikes, the River Rats catcher 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 Walters 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 Walters 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 Walters for 4 games. This year Walters is hitting .279 with 1 home run and 8 RBIs in 16 games played. He also boasts an OBP of .318 with 4 walks and 8 runs scored. |
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