When Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick and Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy collided at home plate on Sunday, immediate reaction was strong from multiple sides. With such a violent incident resulting in Lucroy getting hurt, it was guaranteed that MLB would look into it.
I called it a few days ago. I knew MLB would suspend Marisnick, even though I firmly believe he did nothing to deserve it. Now, of course, MLB has suspended him for two games, though its reasoning is flawed at best. It overshadows what should be a happy time for this Astros team, with its players’ strong performance in the All-Star game.