LaTroy Hawkins Accuses Umps of Favoring Cubs

by Pat LackeyFiled under: Astros, Cubs, NL CentralIt's understandable that LaTroy Hawkins would be upset after the Astros' loss last night to the Cubs. The 'Stros began the night two games behind division leading Chicago and with their tough 13 inning loss, which ended on a grand slam by Alfonso Soriano, they lost another game in the standings. Hawkins, meanwhile, was ejected in the eighth inning for arguing balls and strikes and in his frustration after the game accused home plate umpire Mike Everitt of favoring the Cubs with his calls. The incident came with Aramis Ramirez at the plate, right after Hawkins issued a walk to Derrek Lee. Hawkins was apparently upset with an 0-1 pitch called a ball by Everitt. It seems that Hawkins started things by questioning the call and was tossed when he ignored Everitt's warning to stop. After the game he actually accused him of favoring the Cubs.LaTroy Hawkins Accuses Umps of Favoring Cubs originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blo...