Murphy condemns Uribe's crotch chops after 6‑0 win
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- Pat Murphy condemned Abner Uribe's post‑strikeout WWE‑style crotch chops as "unacceptable" after the Brewers' 6‑0 win over the Cardinals.
- Abner Uribe struck out Alec Burleson on a called third strike in the eighth inning, then performed three crotch chops while facing the Cardinals dugout.
- The Cardinals challenged the strikeout call, but MLB confirmed the pitch was at the bottom of the strike zone.
- Uribe apologized through an interpreter, acknowledging his behavior was unacceptable, but also blamed Oliver Marmol for making signs toward the Brewers and an unspecified practice incident.
- Iván Herrera said Uribe's high‑tight fastball and subsequent antics were disrespectful and urged direct communication instead of public displays.
- Uribe previously received a six‑game suspension and fine after a benches‑clearing brawl with the Tampa Bay Rays in April 2024.
Why it matters: The episode also revives scrutiny of Uribe's past six‑game suspension for a brawl, suggesting that repeated misconduct may prompt stricter MLB enforcement. Pat Murphy's condemnation underscores the Brewers' stance on sportsmanship, while Uribe's apology and accusations against Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expose a brewing inter‑team tension that could affect future on‑field interactions and disciplinary scrutiny.
