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Ron Kulpa ejected Terry Francona and Phil Nevin, then had to leave game himself (Video)
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Umpire exits Yankees-Astros after getting hit in mask by foul ball
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Play ball! Maybe. Umpires needed for baseball across Manitoba
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MLB drops regular COVID tests, can move games for health –
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Umpire Ron Kulpa hit in mask, leaves White Sox-Red Sox game