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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Rich Hill Broke MLB Rule With Cardboard Sign In Dugout That Was ‘All In Good Fun’
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Dodgers News: Rich Hill Broke MLB Rule With Cardboard Sign In Dugout That Was ‘All In Good Fun’

Matthew Moreno
October 8, 2017
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Rich Hill sign, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
Jae C. Hong-AP Photo
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Rich Hill only managed to pitch four innings Saturday in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, but he kept the Los Angeles Dodgers within striking distance after allowing a two-run home run to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning.

Pitching against a conservative strike zone, Hill walked three batters but only allowed three hits. He stranded a Jake Lamb leadoff single in the second inning, left two runners on base in the third, and struck out a pair in a 1-2-3 fourth inning.

Hill was removed in favor of pinch-hitter Kyle Farmer with one out and the bases loaded. Farmer struck out but pushed Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray in a competitive at-bat. Prior to striking out Farmer, Ray’s wild pitch allowed the tying run to score.

Three innings after his removal, Hill emerged in the dugout with a cardboard sign that read, “Make Some Noise.” He held it over his head while facing the stands on the third-base side of Dodger Stadium.

“I was trying to get the crowd into it a little more,” Hill explained. “It was a little subdued atmosphere. We wanted to see everybody get into it a little bit more.” His message was delivered shortly after Brandon Drury’s three-run homer cut the Dodgers’ comfortable lead to just 7-5.

Fans in attendance had the expected response to Hill’s sign, and the crowd continued cheering when Chris Taylor’s grounder went through the legs of Ketel Marte, scoring a run.

While Hill spoke with a sense of satisfaction over the success of his hand-written creation, it violated MLB rules. “The sign worked for a little bit, then I found out it’s not quite allowed in the dugout. It was all in good fun,” Hill said with a laugh.

It’s plausible he will be fined by Major League Baseball.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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