Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Ureña was handed a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. with a pitch Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced.
Ureña hit Acuña with his first pitch, a 97.5 mph fastball, in the bottom of the first inning of Atlanta's 5–2 win on Wednesday, completing a four-game sweep.
Players from both teams emptied their benches after Acuña was plunked, but no punches were thrown. Braves manager Brian Snitker and Ureña were both tossed from the game.
X-rays on Acuña's elbow after the game were negative and a CT scan came back as normal.