ARLINGTON, Texas -- Give Torii Hunter credit for knowing the right place to appeal his two-game suspension from Major League Baseball .
Hunter was suspended by MLB for his actions following his ejection Wednesday and opted to appeal the move. Hunter, who lives in nearby Prosper in the offseason, has feasted on the Rangers throughout his career.
Hunter wanted to play this weekend and thought the punishment was out of line.
"I've never appealed before," Hunter said. "I've always accepted my punishment. And I understand the punishment now, but I just think it's a little harsh."
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Hunter, who went 1-for-4 Friday and has 21 homers and 112 RBIs in his career against Texas , had the full support of manager Paul Molitor . Molitor was also ejected Wednesday.
"It's just reality," Molitor said. "People are going to get to a point sometimes where emotion is going to bust loose, and unfortunately, there are consequences."
