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The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Almost immediately, Julio Rodriguez was hot Saturday night. The game had barely started, and the Seattle Mariners’ 22-year-old star was visibly upset that his steal of second base had been negated because home-plate umpire Quinn Wolcott interfered with the throw from Angels catcher Chad Wallach. Reluctantly, Rodriguez returned to first base, and a few moments later was thrown out attempting to steal second base again, ending the top of the first inning. As a review of the play was underway, Rodriguez walked back to the top step of the visitors dugout at Angel Stadium and exch…