June 22, 2021

Hit Suspension

Via BBTF, Alek Manoah of the Blue Jays receives a five game suspension for intentionally hitting Maikel Franco of the Orioles with a pitch:

Manoah was ejected from Saturday’s game for hitting Franco after surrendering back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning. After allowing a two-run homer to Ryan Mountcastle and a solo homer to DJ Stewart — his third and fourth allowed in the game — Manoah plunked Franco on the left shoulder on the first pitch, prompting the benches and bullpens to empty, though no punches were thrown. Once the situation cooled down, the umpires conferred and ejected Manoah.

ESPN.com

If MLB really thinks a pitcher is throwing at a batter, the suspension should be much longer. Someone is going to get killed otherwise.

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