Braves' López and Angels' Soler Suspended After Brawl
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — On Tuesday night, Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler engaged in a bench-clearing brawl after Soler charged the mound following a high-and-inside pitch in the fifth inning; both players were ejected from the game.
On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for López and Soler, announced by senior vice president Michael Hill; both players have appealed, placing the suspensions on hold while appeals are processed and teams adjust lineups.
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Timeline
- 1. First inning: Jorge Soler homered off Reynaldo López during the Anaheim game.
- 2. Third inning: López hit Soler with a 96 mph pitch, according to reports.
- 3. Fifth inning: A high-and-inside pitch tipped catcher Jonah Heim's mitt and Soler charged the mound; benches cleared and both were ejected.
- 4. Wednesday: MLB announced seven-game suspensions for both players and undisclosed fines; suspensions were stayed pending appeals.
- 5. Following day: Soler was listed in the lineup while appeals proceeded and teams prepared for potential roster changes.
Why it matters
This brawl and its fallout could impact your favorite team's performance. Suspensions mean key players like López and Soler could be out for a week. If you're a fan, keep an eye on how the teams adjust their lineups.
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