LEADING OFF: Harper gets steamed, Trout reaches milestone

[ASFN Admin]

Bryce Harper could be cooled off, a day after he was ejected during Philadelphia's game against the Mets at Citi Field. The slumping slugger went wild, arguing with first base umpire Roberto Ortiz over a fair-foul call. Phillies second baseman Neil Walker tried to restrain Harper, who then got in Ortiz's face and began yelling at the 35-year-old ump -- an apparent violation of Major League Baseball's safety protocols during this pandemic-shortened season.

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