Fan Ejection: Tim Welke Calls for Removal of Harper Heckler

[Lindsay]

HP Umpire Tim Welke called for the ejection of a Bryce Harper heckler in the Nationals-Braves game. After Nats batter Harper fouled off a first pitch fastball in the top of the 6th inning, Welke removed his mask and ordered Turner Field security to remove an unruly fan seated next to the Braves...

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[Thunderheads]

NICE!!!

[Rulekeep]

Defending Harper at Turner Field...unthinkable.

[blue23ll]

"Reports from the stadium suggest the offending fan had exhibited persistent vulgar verbal behavior infused with profanity."  Then why didn't stadium security handle it ??

[Replacematt]

"Reports from the stadium suggest the offending fan had exhibited persistent vulgar verbal behavior infused with profanity."  Then why didn't stadium security handle it ??

 

That's a good question, and probably the impetus for umpire involvement--make it unmistakable that this person was out of line.