Atlanta had just scored five runs in the top of the fifth to increase its lead to 7-1.
Jeff Francoeur's two-run double made it 4-1 and, with runners on first and second, Barrett allowed a passed ball and threw wildly to third for an error that let
Scott Thorman score. Pitcher
Kyle Davies (3-3) and
Kelly Johnson followed with RBI doubles.
Zambrano (5-5) was seen pointing at his head and yelling at the catcher in the dugout before the bottom half, while Barrett pointed toward the field. There was shoving and some slaps.
Zambrano ****ed his right fist as they were being separated. Piniella said Zambrano was upset about the passed ball, and the manager along with several players walked the pitcher back to the clubhouse. Piniella told Zambrano to take a shower and go home, then returned to the dugout.
Moments later, a clubhouse attendant could be seen telling Piniella something.
Derrek Lee jumped up and headed into the tunnel, and Piniella and pitching coach Larry Rothschild followed.
"Michael went up there," Piniella said. "I was watching the game."
Piniella also banished Barrett, who was being examined after the game at a hospital.
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