National Anthem 'Standoff' Between Rays and Angels Players Leads to Pregame Ejections at Tropicana Field

Angels pitcher Brent Suter, Rays players ejected for bizarre national anthem standoff

In a strange scene, Angels pitcher Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodriguez were tossed by an umpire over what looked like a “standoff” after the national anthem was played Saturday.

National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field

Angels reliever Brent Suter and two Rays pitchers were ejected before the first pitch following a national anthem standoff at Tropicana Field.

National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field – Democratic Accent

The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But the game was overshadowed by a pregame incident that resulted in three ejections before the first pitch was thrown. The third-base umpire tossed Angels reliever Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez from the late-afternoon game at Tropicana Field. The ejections stemmed from what appeared to be a “standoff” over the pregame national a…

National Anthem Standoff at Tropicana Field Triggers Pregame Ejections in Rays-Angels Clash

A pregame standoff during the national anthem led to three ejections in the Rays vs. Angels game, sparking discussions on MLB pregame protocols and overshadowing the Angels' victory.

National anthem ‘standoff’ between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field

The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But the game was overshadowed by a pregame incident that resulted in three ejections before the first pitch was thrown.The third-base umpire tossed Angels reliever Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez from the late-afternoon game at Tropicana Field. The ejections stemmed from what appeared to be a "standoff" over the pregame national an…