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Fans react to suspension of Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie

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Posted: May 16, 2012 5:14 PM ET

Last Updated: May 16, 2012 5:12 PM ET

 
Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie (right) looks back after being ejected from the game after contesting a strike out call, as Home Plate Umpire Bill Miller (left) is confronted by Jays Manager John Farrell during the ninth inning against Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Tuesday. Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie (right) looks back after being ejected from the game after contesting a strike out call, as Home Plate Umpire Bill Miller (left) is confronted by Jays Manager John Farrell during the ninth inning against Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Tuesday. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)

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