Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended after hitting WWE-style crotch-chop as strikeout celebration
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe has been suspended for one game after performing a WWE-style crotch-chop celebration following a strikeout. The incident occurred during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, where Uribe's actions were deemed inappropriate by the MLB. Uribe has appealed the suspension, leaving the final decision pending.
- ▪Abner Uribe celebrated a strikeout with a WWE-style crotch-chop during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- ▪The MLB suspended Uribe for one game and imposed an undisclosed fine for his actions.
- ▪Uribe has appealed the suspension, which is currently on hold until the appeal process is completed.
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