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The midges have returned to Progressive Field, and please don't tell Joba Chamberlain

By Matt Monagan

Do you remember the Progressive Field midges? Joba Chamberlain definitely remembers the Progressive Field midges:

Poor, poor Joba.
Well, during the Indians' 3-2 win over the Brewers on Tuesday, the bugs were back. They weren't in players' faces, but instead hovering menacingly over the stadium -- probably getting together to plan out a strike come the postseason. This Indians' cameraman knows what's coming:

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian asked outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall about the invasion:
"I swallowed a few of them. I'm going to skip dinner."
Hide your kids and break out the insect repellent, but whatever you do -- please don't tell Joba Chamberlain. Just don't do it.

Thanks.
UPDATE: Oh, no. He knows.



 

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