MLB Punishes Brewers Pitcher For Allegedly Obscene Gesture
Summary
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for making an inappropriate three-thrust gesture during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Uribe apologized for his action but protested that it was a reaction to a gesture he believed was a threat from the opposing manager.Key Facts
- Abner Uribe made a three-thrust gesture toward the Cardinals' dugout on May 26 during an MLB game.
- MLB suspended Uribe for one game due to this gesture, calling it inappropriate.
- Uribe appealed the suspension and may pitch in the next game unless the suspension is upheld.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy called Uribe's gesture embarrassing.
- Uribe apologized publicly, saying he was emotional but defended his response to what he saw as a threatening sign from the Cardinals' manager.
- The Cardinals' manager, Oli Marmol, denied intending to order any player to be hit by a pitch.
- Veteran Brewers player Christian Yelich said the issue was resolved within the team and with the opposing team.
- Earlier in the season, the San Francisco Giants had used a pelvic thrust celebration that drew attention and led to adjustments after criticism.
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