Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce suspended two games for homophobic slur

Michael Dixon

Updated: August 5, 2017

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Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce directed a homophobic slur towards a fan during his team’s game on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. On Saturday, Joyce was punished for the action in the form of a two-game suspension.

. @Athletics OF Matt Joyce has received a 2-game suspension w/o pay, starting tonight.

— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) August 5, 2017

It was also announced that the money lost from the two-game suspension will go to PFLAG. Additionally, the A’s released a statement, stating their disappointment in Joyce’s comments.

A's release statement on Matt Joyce's use of homophobic slur last night: pic.twitter.com/YL2gZuEsmT

— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 5, 2017

For his part, Joyce released an apology through a series of tweets, which can be found on his verified Twitter page.

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