7/4/2016 – In the top of the first during the 11AM contest in the Nation’s Capital, Brewers’ left fielder Ryan Braun singled up the middle with two out. Nationals manager Dusty Baker spoke with HP Umpire Cory Blaser, pointing out that Jonathan Lucroy was the scheduled batter in that spot according to the lineup card. Lucroy was called out to end the inning.

On July 4, 2016 — 7/4/2016 – In the top of the first during the 11AM contest in the Nation’s Capital, Brewers’ left fielder Ryan Braun singled up the middle with two out. Nationals manager Dusty Baker spoke with HP Umpire Cory Blaser, pointing out that Jonathan Lucroy was the scheduled batter in that spot according to the lineup card. Lucroy was called out to end the inning.

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