Domingo German of the Yankees came under suspicion in the middle of a spectacular game against the Twins:

German, who struck out six in his first three, perfect innings, was stopped by umpires for a lengthy check coming off the mound following the top of the third in a game against the Twins in The Bronx on Saturday afternoon.

When German made his way back to the mound for the top of the fourth, he was intercepted again before he reached the foul line in what was presumed to be a check for foreign substances.

For several minutes, crew chief James Hoye talked with German, manager Aaron Boone and team interpreter Marlon Abreu before German was allowed to retake the mound.

As German began warming up, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli emerged from the visiting dugout to argue and quickly was tossed by Hoye.

NYPost.com

So it sounds like Baldelli thought there was something, the umpires found something, but German was able to provide a plausible explantion. I’m sure there will be some reporting on this after the game.

German lasted 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run and striking out eleven. The Yankees lead the Twins 6-1 in the seventh inning.