Charles Odum, Ap Sports Writer Updated 9:33 pm PDT, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuna's chance to extend his three-game streak of leadoff homers was put on hold when the Marlins' Jose Urena hit him with his first pitch on Wednesday night, triggering a melee that led to benches and bullpens for Atlanta and Miami emptying twice. Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected. Snitker had angry words for the pitcher as he led the first exodus from Atlanta's dugout toward the mound. Urena's fastball hit Acuna's left elbow, leaving Acuna in obvious pain. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound. The Braves said X-rays on the elbow were negative and results of further tests would be announced on Thursday. The Braves won the game 5-2 to complete a four-game sweep. Snitker believed Urena intended to hit Acuna with the pitch. window._taboola = window._taboola … [Read more...] about Acuna hit by Urena’s first pitch; Braves, Marlins scuffle
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Cincinnati Reds star Votto was livid after getting hit by a pitch from Washington Nationals pitcher Ryan Madson
John Fay Cincinnati Enquirer Published 3:06 p.m. UTC Aug 5, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joey Votto clearly had a lot to say to Ryan Madson Saturday night after Madson hit Votto with a pitch in the Reds' 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals in the second game of doubleheader. We'll have to wait for Votto to elaborate. He was gone by the time the media was allowed in the clubhouse. Madson, ever so briefly a Red, hit Votto on the knee with a 96-mph fastball in the eighth inning. Votto made it clear he wasn’t happy. He yelled at Madson from the plate and from first base. Madson never looked at Votto. Austin Brice had hit Bryce Harper on the knee in the sixth, albeit with an 84-mph curve. Harper left the game the next half inning. Votto was limping noticeably but stayed in the game. More: Bryce Harper pulled after being hit in knee by pitch More: Matt Harvey struggles as Cincinnati Reds fall 6-2 in Game 2 against the Washington … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds star Votto was livid after getting hit by a pitch from Washington Nationals pitcher Ryan Madson
Phillies/MLB 5 ejected in Tigers-Phillies game as 3 batters hit
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Three pitchers were ejected along with Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and bench coach Rob Thomson as three batters were hit by pitches during the Phillies’ 6-2 exhibition loss to Detroit on Thursday.Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and Philadelphia relievers Parker Frazier and Pedro Beato also were tossed by plate umpire Tom Hallion.Boyd was ejected in the fifth inning following a two-pitch sequence to Odubel Herrera.“The first one that went over his head, I looked up as I was making the delivery and he was bailing out of the box,” Boyd said. “It was like he wasn’t ready or something, and it slipped. The next one, I was just throwing a two-seamer in, and it really wasn’t that in. Wasn’t trying to hit him. You don’t want to harm somebody.”Herrera appeared to get out of the way of the second pitch. Hallion determined the ball hit him on the hand.“It was crazy,” Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. … [Read more...] about Phillies/MLB 5 ejected in Tigers-Phillies game as 3 batters hit
Braves win wild one, 2-1 over Nationals, as Harper homers, gets hit by pitch, jaws at Teheran
WASHINGTON — Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran insisted he didn't mean to plunk Washington's Bryce Harper with a pitch two innings after the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year homered. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said after his club's 2-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night that "it definitely wasn't on purpose." Harper — and everyone else connected to the Nationals — was sure it was. "It's part of the game and it's something, I guess, he's got to do," Harper said, his hands on his hips. Then, asked whether he was surprised Teheran hit him, Harper offered this nugget: "Uh, I hit that ball pretty far off him. So no, not really." And Washington manager Davey Johnson observed: "You file it for future reference." All in all, the sort of stuff rivalries and high-drama playoff chases are made of. Except, in this particular case, Evan Gattis' two-run single in the fifth, and the six innings thrown by Teheran (9-5) while allowing one run, combined to produce Atlanta's … [Read more...] about Braves win wild one, 2-1 over Nationals, as Harper homers, gets hit by pitch, jaws at Teheran
Chart: Detailed replay guidelines released by MLB
Major League Baseball released detailed guidelines Thursday for greatly expanding instant replay. Here are the policies that have been approved: PLAY TYPES The following play types will be subject to review: • Home run • Ground-rule double • Fan interference • Stadium boundary calls (e.g., fielder into stands, ball into stands triggering dead ball) • Force play (except the fielder's touching of second base on a double play) • Tag play (including steals and pickoffs) • Fair/foul in outfield only • Trap play in outfield only • Batter hit by pitch • Timing play (whether a runner scores before a third out) • Touching a base (requires appeal) • Passing runners • Record keeping (Ball-strike count to a batter, outs, score, and substitutions) All other plays will not be reviewable; however, the umpires may still convene on the field at any time to discuss the play. INITIATION OF INSTANT REPLAY • Field managers … [Read more...] about Chart: Detailed replay guidelines released by MLB