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Fielder suspended 3 games for run-in
Associated Press, Updated 38 minutes ago

MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder was suspended for three games by the commissioner's office Wednesday, leaving the Milwaukee Brewers without their top slugger in the middle of a pennant race.

Fielder was suspended and fined an undisclosed amount for "inappropriate and aggressive conduct" during a confrontation with plate umpire Wally Bell on Sunday, when the Brewers lost 6-4 at Houston. The first baseman was ejected after arguing a called third strike and had to be restrained by bench coach Dale Sveum.

Unless he appeals, Fielder was due to begin serving the penalty Wednesday night when Milwaukee hosts the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. The Brewers began the day in first place in the NL Central, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Chicago Cubs.

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