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East Lyme Catcher Has Physical Confrontation With Umpire: Report
An East Lyme High School catcher was ejected from a game after a confrontation with the home plate umpire.
EAST LYME, CT — An East Lyme High School player was sent home during a game at Bacon Academy after a physical confrontation with the home plate umpire, according to The New London Day. Senior catcher Harley Perreno began questioning umpire Brian King's strike zone.
King issued a warning that went unheeded, then ejected Perreno. Perreno then put his hands on King and knocked him to the ground, according to The New London Day.
A school official said they are currently investigating the incident.
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