Major League baseball released its disciplinary decision for Saturday night's beanball incident between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
T.J. Antone threw a pitch over Anthony Rizzo's head during the game. The umpires issued warnings to both teams. An inning later Cubs' pitcher, Adbert Alzolay, threw a pitch that caused Shogo Akiyama to duck. Nothing was done about the second pitch, infuriating the Reds' bench. David Bell went out to question the umpires and Rizzo started yelling at Bell.
Winker and Votto left the bench and ignored a stop sign by crew chief, Angel Hernandez and were rejected. Cubs' manager David Ross and another coach, Mike Borzello had been ejected after the warnings were issued in the first incident.
Baseball has a hard rule during the Covid crisis against groups of players being close enough to argue. The following are the disciplinary actions by MLB.
· Reds manager David Bell has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for the actions of his Club during the benches-clearing incident and excessive arguing during the bottom of the fourth inning.
· Cubs coach Mike Borzello has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for excessive arguing, using inappropriate language, and failing to leave the dugout.
· Reds outfielder Jesse Winker has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for leaving the bench, contributing to the incitement of the fourth inning incident, and excessive arguing.
· In addition, Reds first baseman Joey Votto has received an undisclosed fine for leaving the bench and contributing to the incitement of the fourth inning incident.
Bell will serve his suspension tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. Borzello will serve his tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Winker has the right to appeal and his suspension will be held in abeyance until the appeal is settled.
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