Observe: Umpires take a look at Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove's ears in material look at

Daniel Chaitin

Oct 09, 10:27 PM Oct 10, 12:32 AM

A substance check briefly interrupted Major League Baseball's Recreation 3 of the Countrywide League Wild Card collection at Citi Subject on Sunday.

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter asked for umpires analyze San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove's shiny ears, as very well as his hand, glove and hat, at the start off of the sixth inning, in accordance to ESPN.

On the other hand, the umpires did not seem to uncover anything of worry, and they allow Musgrove keep on pitching.

Inspections are section of protocols that began remaining enforced very last year, intended to crack down on the use of sticky substances that could help pitchers get a far better grip on the baseball. All those who are caught dishonest confront suspension.

Musgrove had a dominant evening, making it possible for only one particular hit and one stroll in seven innings, and the Padres finished up profitable 6-.

The Padres now progress to the Nationwide League Division Sequence to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.