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San Diego Padres David Wells Suspended for Seven Games
San Diego Padres pitcher David Wells was suspended by Major League Baseball for seven games for “inappropriate actions” related to an on-field incident with umpire Ed Hickox in a July 7 game against the Atlanta Braves.
Wells had been frustrated with several of Hickox’s calls behind the plate and after Jeff Francoeur hit a home run in the fourth inning to give the Braves a 3-1 lead the portly lefthander began yelling at Hickox.
The suspension is set to begin on Friday, July 13 unless the 44-year-old elects to appeal the decision.
Over his 21-year career Wells has compiled a 234-153 record, he is currently 4-5 this season.
