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Brewers Manager Critical of Uribe's On-Field Display

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy called reliever Abner Uribe's mound antics unacceptable after the pitcher made WWE-style crotch chops following an inning-ending strikeout in Milwaukee's 6-0 victory over St. Louis. Murphy expressed embarrassment and emphasized the behavior doesn't reflect how the team operates, noting he already spoke with Uribe about the incident during the game.

Uribe, who has a history of emotional displays, apologized to his teammates and manager while directing some blame toward Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The Brewers reliever claimed Marmol made threatening gestures during Monday's game. This incident follows a six-game suspension Uribe received last April after a benches-clearing brawl against Tampa Bay.

Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera called Uribe's actions disrespectful to the entire team, while manager Marmol declined comment, noting it was a matter for Milwaukee to handle. The Brewers organization appears ready to move past the incident with Uribe having addressed the situation with management, though the potential for further discipline remains a possibility.