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MLB has suspended Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney one game for his action's during Saturday's game, according to The Tampa Bay Times.
Loney made contact with home plate umpire Paul Nauert after he was ejected following a called third strike. The infielder complained and Nauert kicked him out, which led to the alleged bump. If you make contact with an umpire, you’re automatically suspended.
BREAKING: #Rays Loney to get 1 game suspension, will appeal
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 25, 2015
The 31-year-old has appealed the suspension, which means he will play in Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. Loney has been struggling of late so a game off could potentially do him good. Overall, this year has been an all right for the 10-year veteran. In 71 games, Loney owns a .260 BA with 4 HR and 24 RBI.
The Rays are 2 1/2 games back for the second Wild Card spot in the AL but they have to jump four teams to grab the postseason spot. A recent 4-6 skid has dropped them seven games behind the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the AL East.
