Umpires speak with Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., holding bat, and manager Brian Snitker, left, as Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, center, looks on after Acuna was hit by the first pitch thrown by Marlins' Pablo Lopez in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Marlins starter Pablo López and manager Don Mattingly were both ejected after López hit Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. with the first pitch of the game Friday night.
The Marlins have a history of hitting Acuña.