"López threw a pitch high and tight off the backstop, which Soler didn't appreciate after previously being hit by a pitch in his second at-bat."
"Once he charged the mound after what looked to be words exchanged between him and López, hands were thrown, and though punches from both sides didn't connect."
"There was footage of López using the ball he kept in his hand as his weapon of choice. It ended with a tackle from Braves manager Walt Weiss to Soler."
"This punishment would also include an undisclosed fine following their actions, starting today."
Jorge Soler of the Los Angeles Angels and Reynald López of the Atlanta Braves have been suspended for seven games following a confrontation during a game. The incident occurred in the fifth inning after López threw a pitch that Soler found objectionable. Soler charged the mound, leading to a physical altercation where punches were thrown but did not connect. López used the ball as a weapon during the scuffle, which ended with Braves manager Walt Weiss tackling Soler. Both players will also face undisclosed fines, pending appeals.
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