Pirates Pitcher Receives MLB Punishment for Throwing at Reds Batter
Summary
The MLB punished Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski with a two-game suspension and a fine for intentionally throwing a pitch at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart during a game. Pirates manager Don Kelly was also suspended for one game and fined. The Pirates won the game 17-7.Key Facts
- The incident happened in the seventh inning of a Pirates vs. Reds game.
- Devenski threw a pitch aimed at Sal Stewart, who avoided being hit and complained to the umpire.
- Devenski was ejected during the game and later suspended for two games with an undisclosed fine.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly received a one-game suspension and a fine.
- Devenski said he did not intend to hit Stewart but wanted to intimidate him because of how Stewart stands close to home plate.
- MLB reviewed the video and disagreed with Devenski’s explanation.
- The Pirates were leading 15-6 when the incident happened and won 17-7.
- The suspensions affect the Pirates, who are in fourth place in their division and trying to catch up to the leaders.
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