Fire Extinguisher Damaged In Anger Creates Mess For Braves

Miami Marlins' Martin Prado (14) waves to fans after hitting a sacrifice fly that scored Harold Ramirez in the 10th inning of a baseball game to defeat the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The mess in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse made by a punctured fire extinguisher has been cleaned up before Sunday�s series finale at Miami.

The damage occurred when Braves reliever Sean Newcomb kicked a garbage can in anger after giving up the winning run in the 10th inning of Saturday night�s ugly 7-6 loss to the Marlins.

The metal garbage can hit the fire extinguisher hanging nearby on the tunnel wall between the dugout and clubhouse, and chemical dust began to spew. A large fan helped send dust and smoke flying, preventing the team from entering the clubhouse.

A cleanup crew stayed until early Sunday morning removing the dust. One worker said Newcomb apologized and offered to pay for any damage.

Atlanta�s bullpen gave up seven runs in the final three innings of the game, including four in the ninth.

(AP)

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