Jacob deGrom checked by umpires for foreign substance after 1-2-3 first inning
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MLB's crackdown on the use of foreign substances by pitchers began Monday with New York Mets ace becoming the first pitcher checked randomly by umpires. Following his 1-2-3 first inning, they inspected his hat, glove, and belt. The NL Cy Young frontrunner passed with flying colors.