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Did you see what happened yesterday in the Mets game? They were in L.A. playing the Dodgers when the umpires starting questioning Max Scherzer about possible foreign substances on his hand and glove.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 19: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets argues with umpire Phil Cuzzi #10 during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Umpire Phil Cuzzi said that he gave Scherzer a chance to wash his hands in the second inning…and Scherzer stated that’s what he did. But Cuzzi apparently felt that it was not good enough. When Scherzer’s glove still felt “sticky” to Cuzzi in the 4th inning…he was instantly ejected from the game.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 19: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets reacts after an ejection by umpire Phil Cuzzi #10 during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Scherzer, however, was adamant that it was just rosin on his hand and glove. Rosin, of course, is legal in the MLB so that pitchers can get a better grip on the ball. Scherzer even told the press afterwards that he swore on the life of his kids to the umps that he wasn’t using anything illegal on his hands!
Scherzer now faces an automatic ten-game suspension. He and the Mets can appeal the decision if they so choose. Either way…what a crazy outing for Max!
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 19: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets reacts after an ejection by umpire Phil Cuzzi #10 during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)