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Angels, A's clash over sign-stealing claim

Related Topics: Stolen base, Juan Graterol

Los Angeles Angels catcher Juan Graterol accused the Oakland Athletics of attempting to steal signs during Wednesday night's game, triggering a fourth-inning confrontation with Oakland third baseman Matt Chapman.

Graterol and Chapman confronted each other as Chapman came to bat in the fourth, prompting home plate umpire Mike Everitt to step in and separate the two players. Chapman was ejected after he continued to talk to Everitt.

Chapman said afterward that Graterol was staring down A's hitters in an effort to intimidate them.

"The way I looked at it I wanted to stand up for my teammates and stand up for myself," Chapman said.