Fri May 9 00:18:42 2008

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Sexson ejected after charging mound and throwing helmet

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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Seattle first baseman Richie Sexson was ejected in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers.

With two outs in the inning, Keith Gabbard came up and in with a fastball that caused Sexson to charge the mound and throw his helmet at the Texas hurler. Both benches cleared, but no punches were thrown.

Seattle starter Felix Hernandez had drilled Ian Kinsler, who homered off him earlier, with a fastball in the previous frame.

Sexson was the only player to be ejected from the fracas and was replaced by Miguel Cairo. Gabbard remained in the game and issued a walk to Cairo. Yuniesky Betancourt then reached on an infield single and both runners moved into scoring position on Ramon Vazquez's throwing error.

Texas manager Ron Washington decided to remove Gabbard from the game in favor of Franklyn German, who induced an inning-ending ground out from Wladimir Balentien.