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Umpire Joe West had to exit today's game with a bloody ear after
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Umpire Joe West had to exit today's game with a bloody ear after
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Umpire Joe West had to exit today's game with a bloody ear after
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VIDEO: Joe West Gets Tagged in the Head By Bo Bichette's Bat
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THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 2023
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Umpire Joe West leaves game after hit by flying baseball bat – The
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Umpire Joe West had to exit today's game with a bloody ear after
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Umpire Joe West had to exit today's game with a bloody ear after
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WATCH: MLB umpire Joe West hit in head by bat, bleeds from ear
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MLB umpire Joe West temporarily leaves Blue Jays-Nationals game