Pirates manager Don Kelly, pitcher Chris Devenski suspended by MLB for throwing at Reds rookie Sal Stewart

Key Points:

• Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly was suspended for one game by MLB after Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski was found to have intentionally thrown at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart during a game on Saturday.
• Devenski initially received a three-game suspension and a fine, but after a settlement, his suspension was reduced to two games; both suspensions begin Tuesday, causing Kelly to miss the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• The incident happened in the seventh inning of the Pirates' 17-7 win over the Reds, when Devenski threw a pitch inside that nearly hit Stewart, leading to Devenski's ejection for intentional throwing.
• Umpire crew chief Alan Porter explained that the ejection was due to Devenski throwing at Stewart after a series of events involving Stewart stepping out of the batter’s box and Devenski stepping off the rubber.
• Devenski denied intent to throw at Stewart, claiming he was pitching inside and Stewart misinterpreted it; the two players and teams, being in the same division, are likely to face each other again starting June 26.