18-05-2017 21:02 via theguardian.com

Kevin Pillar apologizes for using homophobic slur during bench-clearing game

Blue Jays outfielder appeared to call Jason Motte a ‘faggot’Pillar issues apology after saying he displayed ‘lack of respect’The Toronto Blue Jays’ Kevin Pillar has apologized after directing a homophobic slur at the Atlanta Braves pitcher Jason Motte.Pillar was incensed after Motte struck him out with a quick pitch. The two confronted each other and Pillar appeared to call his opponent a “faggot”, and players from both teams left the benches as tempers
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