Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles threw his bat toward the pitcher after nearly being hit by a pitch during a Triple-A rehab game Sunday. Robles was immediately ejected and took a few steps toward the pitcher before the umpires and other players intervened. He then threw a bucket of seeds onto the field as he left the dugout.

Robles managed to foul off the pitch, a 89.9 mph fastball from righty Joey Estes ( Athletics ), as he ducked out of the way. The pitch was up near his head and nearly hit his shoulder. Here is the incident:

Robles dislocated his shoulder diving into the stands to make a catch on April 6 , and has been on the injured list since. Sunday was his fifth Triple-A rehab game, all against the Las Vegas Aviators, and he had officially been hit by a pitch thr

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