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Pirates' Joe Musgrove Fined $1,000 for Admitting He Purposely Hit Chris Owings

When pitchers throw at an opposing hitter as an act of retaliation, they won't often admit they did so intentionally, even if it's obvious.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove recently owned up to his actions—and now he is paying the price.

According to Hardball Talk's Craig Calcaterra, Major League Baseball fined Musgrove $1,000 for intentionally hitting Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Chris Owings last week.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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