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3-Game Suspension for Rauch Monday, May 23rd , 2005 The Myrtle Beach Pelicans were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Clearwater at Coastal Federal Field. One in particular -- Vid Rauch. Upon being called out on strikes, the Pelicans third baseman 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 Rauch 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 Rauch told reporters, "He was awful out there. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him." For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Rauch for 3 games. Rauch is hitting .243 in 2005 with 14 RBIs and 5 home runs. |
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