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MLB Rightfully Backs Ronald Acuna Jr. in Taking Strong Anti-Bean Ball Stance

It's time for the nonsense to end.

It's time for the days when a pitcher hurls a dangerous projectile at another person in excess of 90 mph with little or no provocation to end.

Thankfully, it appears MLB agrees.

On Thursday, the league announced a six-game suspension for Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Urena after he hit Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. with a 97.5 mph fastball, seemingly intentionally.

In case you missed it, here's the footage:

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Benches clear in Marlins-Braves after José Ureña hits Ronald Acuña Jr.