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Texas Junior College Pitcher Suspended For Tackling First Baseman After Home Run

Owen Woodard, a pitcher at Weatherford College, was suspended four games by the North Texas Junior College Athletic Association for tackling North Central Texas College first baseman Josh Phillips after he rounded the bases following a home run.

On Wednesday, a viral video showed the incident that took place in the sixth inning of the game. Phillips had rounded third base when Woodward left the pitcher's mound and delivered a massive blow to Phillips's midsection.

Following that initial occurrence, multiple players charged the field, leading to a brawl. Several players from both teams were suspended including Phillips, who was suspended for two games after he was ejected for taunting.