Article: Pirate, Cardinal skippers punished

Pittsburgh manager Lloyd McClendon and St. Louis manager Tony La Russa were each suspended for two games Friday after getting into a shouting match during a game that caused both benches to empty.

McClendon and La Russa were also both fined undisclosed amounts by Bob Watson, baseball's vice president of on-field operations.

La Russa was set to begin his suspension for Friday night's game against Houston. McClendon, whose Pirates beat Chicago 2-1 Friday, was to begin his suspension today.

La Russa said before Friday's game against Houston that he was surprised the ruling came so quickly. He said a committee of coaches, led by pitching coach Dave Duncan, would manage in his absence.

"I thought ...

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