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Los Angeles Angels' Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López face seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball following a heated brawl. This incident, ignited after Soler was hit by a pitch from López, escalated quickly, leading to punches being thrown and both teams rushing onto the field.
Initially set to begin immediately, López's suspension is now reduced to five games after an appeal. This decision allows him to keep his next scheduled start for Atlanta. Soler, who homered earlier in the game, expressed frustration over the pitch that nearly hit his head.
Braves manager Walt Weiss intervened during the chaos, tackling Soler to prevent further escalation. Despite their history as teammates, both players reflect on the unfortunate circumstances of the brawl, emphasizing that there was no intent to escalate tensions. The Braves secured a 7-2 victory after the incident.
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