Universe Rewards Home Plate Umpire For Defending His Crew Mate By Directing A Fastball Into His Junk
by Chris Thompson from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4C9C8)
This delightful baseball sequence begins with Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter leading off the top of the 11th inning against Pirates hurler Steven Brault. With the count at 2-2, Brault threw a breaking pitch down and away, and Carpenter appeared to check his swing. Third base umpire Jordan Baker, staring into"