Phillies’ Matt Strahm on ejection after national anthem standoff went too far: ‘Not the wisest decision'

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Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm finally walked back into his home dugout at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday after going through a long standoff with his former Boston Red Sox teammate Kutter Crawford following the national anthem. 

Little did he know he'd have to head to the clubhouse instead because umpires ejected both him and Crawford for their actions. 

Standoffs on the field, court or ice have been going on for quite some time in sports when the national anthem comes to a conclusion. It's simply for bragging rights, as the last man standing on their respective playing surface gets the "win."...

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