=== Washington's Byrd gets two-game suspension, but appeals === New York, NY (My Sportsbook) - Washington Nationals outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended two games by Major League Baseball for aggressive action following his ejection in Saturday's contest against the Florida Marlins. However, Byrd, who was also fined an undisclosed amount, has already appealed the suspension, which was set to begin tonight. The incident in question occurred when Byrd knocked over second base umpire Joe Brinkman in the seventh inning of his team's 7-3 win. Byrd was called out on strikes to end the sixth inning, checking his swing on a full count. However, Florida catcher Paul Lo Duca appealed to first base umpire Bill Miller, who ruled Byrd went around on his swing. Byrd was on his way to first base, but then realized he'd been called out and started arguing with Miller. As Byrd started going toward his spot in left field for the top of the seventh, he was ejected by Miller. Byrd then headed back toward Miller, but ran into Brinkman and knocked him to the dirt on the infield. |
