Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed sum for confronting an umpire following his ejection from Monday night's game.
Harper, the reigning National League MVP, has elected to file an appeal and is expected to play in Wednesday night's series finale against the Detroit Tigers.
During the bottom of the ninth inning of Washington's 5-4 victory over the Tigers on Monday night, Harper was in the dugout when he was ejected by plate umpire Brian Knight after Nationals batter Danny Espinosa was called out on strikes.
When someone is tossed from a game in the majors, he is required to leave the dugout.
Moments after Monday's ejection, pinch hitter Clint Robinson hit a tiebreaking, game-ending home run, and Harper ran onto the field with his teammates to celebrate. Harper pointed toward Knight and cursed at the umpire.
After the game, Harper described what he said as "a couple choice words." When a reporter mentioned the possibility of getting fined, Harper said: "If I do, I do. I'll pay it. Maybe (Knight will) get fined, too. So we'll see."
Information from ESPN's Eddie Matz contributed to this report.
Harper suspended 1 game for confronting ump
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