Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago is removed in the fifth inning because he has foreign substances on his glove. (0:44).After umpires examined Santiago's glove, Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago got thrown out in the fifth inning. The veteran claimed that he only used rosin because it was humid.Santiago stated that "[Umpire Phil Cuzzi] felt some sticky stuff inside the glove", after the Mariners' win in Chicago 3-2. "All I used were rosin. It was used on both sides to prevent sweat from getting down my hands.Santiago, 33, was removed from the game after he gave up two walks and two hits during the inning. Santiago, 33, was a major leaguer with 10 years service. He was in his third inning when the confiscation took place.Santiago gave his glove to Cuzzi for inspection. He was ejected moments later, per league rule. It appeared that Santiago's glove was being inspected by the umpires.Crew chief Tom Hallion stated, "What we do is that we go around and feel for any sticky or anything." It was obvious, so the rest of crew checked to confirm that we were all on the same page. He was expelled because he believed it to be sticky.Santiago stated, "What they told was that you can't use rose oil on your glove hand." "I use rosin on both hands when I apply it. "You can't use it on your glove hand," said the umpire.The authenticator wrapped the glove and took it to New York, where the new rule was in effect.Santiago stated, "Once they take the back and check it," "If they are going to do all the science stuff, it will be sweat and rosein. We'll be fine."Scott Servais, Mariners manager, said: "It's around 85-90% humidity today. He had rosin all over him. It can get sticky when you apply rosin to sweat."Our men are doing the right things. We are following the rules.Santiago could be suspended for 10 games and the team will not be able replace him. After further inspection of his glove, he could be cleared. He was the first to be ejected by the new rule.Hallion stated, "You just use you judgment on what would be considered sticky," and "not a norm for the things we have seen throughout our baseball careers."Santiago is currently in his first season with Mariners. In nine appearances, he has a record of 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA.The White Sox used seven pitchers in the nightcap and Yermin Mercedes' three-RBI performance to defeat the Mariners 7-5. They secured a split.
