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Tantrum costly for Nats hurler Storen

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Drew Storen #22 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on August 23, 2015 in Washington, DC (AFP Photo/Greg Fiume)

Washington (AFP) - A fit of pique has proved costly for Washington Nationals pitcher Drew Storen.

Nationals manger Matt Williams said Storen is expected to miss the rest of the Major League Baseball season after breaking his right thumb when he smacked his locker in frustration after giving up a go-ahead home run to Yeonis Cespedes of the New York Mets on Wednesday.

The injury was diagnosed after the right-handed hurler was unable to throw on Friday and told the team what had happened, Williams said.