Baseball

Torii Hunter gets two-game timeout for Wednesday’s temper tantrum

By JASON McKEE

jmckee@kcstar.com
The Minnesota Twins’ Torii Hunter tossed his jersey following his ejection after he was called out on strikes in the eighth inning against the Royals on Wednesday in Minneapolis. The Royals won 7-2, sweeping the three-game series.
The Minnesota Twins’ Torii Hunter tossed his jersey following his ejection after he was called out on strikes in the eighth inning against the Royals on Wednesday in Minneapolis. The Royals won 7-2, sweeping the three-game series. Jim Mone AP

Although it didn’t rank as one of the all-time great on-field meltdowns, Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter’s “wardrobe malfunction” Wednesday night will cost him a two-game suspension, the MLB announced Friday. He will be able to play until his appeal is heard.

Hunter was ejected in the eighth inning of a 7-2 loss to the Royals for arguing balls and strikes.

Twins manager Paul Molitor was also ejected, but he kept his clothes on, so he’s unlikely to be suspended.

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This story was originally published June 12, 2015 at 5:46 PM with the headline "Torii Hunter gets two-game timeout for Wednesday’s temper tantrum."

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