OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Texas reliever Frank Francisco pled not guilty Friday to a misdemeanor charge resulting from his throwing a chair into a group of fans.
The incident occurred during a Texas-Oakland game Sept. 13. After being heckled throughout the game, Francisco tossed the chair into the stands and struck a woman in the face. She suffered a broken nose.
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Francisco was not present in the courtroom Friday when the plea was entered.
A conviction would carry a maximum punishment of one year in jail and three years probation. Charges against Francisco were reduced Thursday from a felony to a misdemeanor.
