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Michael Lorenzen Blames MLB for 'Slick' Baseballs After Hitting Justin Upton in Head

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen said Major League Baseball is to blame after hitting Seattle Mariners outfielder Justin Upton in Friday's game.

The pitch nailed Upton in the head and forced the veteran to leave the game, but afterwards, Lorenzen said it was the league's inconsistent baseballs that caused the problem:

"I don't know what Major League Baseball is playing with these baseballs, but that fully slipped out of my hand. It's just crazy man. As a kid you think Major League Baseball is the greatest thing ever, and you get here and you realize, what are they doing?