Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was
suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount for an argument with
umpires Thursday in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Centerfielder Matt Kemp had been thrown out from the dugout, prompting
Mattingly to engage in a lengthy argument with the entire umpiring crew. Both
Kemp and Mattingly had to be restrained by teammates at different points in
the tirade.
Former Royals manager and current Dodgers bench coach Trey Hillman will take
over the managerial duties in Mattingly's absence.
The Dodgers are playing a weekend series in Atlanta against the Braves and
entered Saturday's play one-half game behind the Giants in the NL West.
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