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National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field
- The Angels beat the Rays 14-3 at Tropicana Field, but a pregame incident dominated the headlines.
- Three players were ejected after a so-called national anthem standoff near the dugouts.
- The incident occurred moments after the national anthem concluded, affecting the game’s start.
- Suter, Wilson, and Rodríguez were unavailable for the early part of the game due to the ejections.
- Angels manager Kurt Suzuki pulled Brent Suter later in the game as part of roster adjustments.
- Rodríguez is still recovering from elbow surgery, and Wilson is sidelined by inflammation ahead of the series conclusion.
- The Angels and Rays were tied 1-1 in the series with the finale set for the following day.
- The pregame confrontation drew attention from fans and media coverage beyond the scoreboard.
- The game was played as scheduled after the altercation, with the Angels scoring a large run total.
- The incident underscores ongoing tensions in pregame periods that can affect MLB games.
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