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Brewers' Smith ejected for having rosin, sunscreen on arm (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Will Smith was ejected for having rosin and sunscreen on his right forearm in the seventh inning Thursday night of a 10-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Smith confirmed that he put the substance on his forearm before warming up in the bullpen on a brisk night. He said that he regretted not wiping it off before entering the game.

''It was chilly and kind of windy,'' Smith said. ''I had rosin and sunscreen on my arm. I just forgot to wipe it off before I went out and pitched.