Brawl breaks out between Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels slugger Jorge Soler
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a brawl during Tuesday night's game, which erupted after Soler was hit by a pitch following a home run off López.
- The altercation began when Soler charged the mound after López threw a high-and-inside pitch, leading to punches being exchanged and the benches clearing.
- Both players were former teammates on the Braves, with Soler expressing frustration over López's pitches, while López denied any intent to hit him.
- Atlanta led 4-2 at the time of the fight and went on to win the game 7-2; Braves manager Walt Weiss emphasized there was no intent to hit and praised his team's handling of the situation.
- Angels manager Kurt Suzuki supported Soler's reaction, citing the danger of head-high pitches, and noted the incident energized both teams.
