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2B Umpire Jim Joyce ejected Brewers P Will Smith for an illegal substance in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Braves game. With one out and three on, prior to the 0-1 pitch to Braves batter Todd Cunningham, Braves Manager Fredi Gonzales requested an inspection of Smith's person from HP...

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It'd be one of the least common reasons to eject someone, but its also got to be one of the easiest to write up in the report.

Also nice that, though the pitcher was clearly unhappy and expressed his unhappiness with the situation, it didn't seem to be directed at the umpires. Always look for the silver lining.

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