Man punches Little League umpire over disputed call, sheriff says
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A Florida man who disagreed with a Little League umpire's call last week punched him in the face, authorities said.
Alberto Escartin Ramos, 22, was arrested on a felony battery of a sports official charge for the alleged assault, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
"This is completely inexcusable - assaulting a Little League official while he's officiating at a game where children are supposed to be having fun, and learning sportsmanlike behavior," said Sheriff Gary Judd.
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Authorities said Ramos went to the clubhouse after the Nov. 15 game to complain to the head umpire about a call he'd made.
Ramos, a Lakeland resident, began screaming and was asked to leave the ballpark, the Sheriff's Office said.
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In response, Ramos allegedly punched the umpire in the face, breaking a tooth and cutting his lip.
The ump was treated at the scene. Ramos was arrested at the ballpark and released on a $1,000 bond.