Bleacher Report · Aug 17, 2018
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:
MLB Benches clear in Marlins-Braves after José Ureña hits Ronald Acuña Jr. in 1st inning. Acuña Jr. (5 straight games with HR, 3 straight with leadoff HR) exits in 2nd inning. https://t.co/V2aSu97YEX