After reviewing the questionable play that took place in the blowout game between Murrayfield & Grant and Barrington, Rene Dubois has decided to suspend Buzzard’s catcher Bubba Logan one game. “We like our boys to play hard,” said the still-faced commissioner, “but we expect them to play fair. Logan’s actions were both uncalled for and dangerous. He’ll sit his one game, and everyone will move on. End of story.”
The incident occurred when Vinnie Knox attempted to score from second on a single in the 7th inning of last Wednesday’s game. The Red Barons had already built a seemingly insurmountable 10-3 lead late in the game, and Logan appeared to take exception to Knox’s aggressive base-running play. After a strong throw had him beat at the plate, Knox was tagged hard by catcher Bubba Logan, knocking him on his side. As he began to get up, Logan delivered a swift kick to the head of the Red Barons center fielder.
Logan declined to comment on the incident, but the Barrington skipper Lou Carlin gave a few words. “I don’t condone that type of play, and I won’t make excuses. I could tell he was frustrated, the way we were losing so bad, and he let it get the best of him on that play. It’s unacceptable, and I’m sure he’s learned his lesson.”
Martin Wallace is expected to fill in for Logan behind the plate during tomorrow night’s contest against Lake Wampaug. Knox’s exact condition is unknown, but sources indicate he is expected to remain in the lineup for the Red Barons next contest.