A blowout game between the Nationals and Marlins was marred by hit batsmen and a bench-clearing brawl when Nyjer Morgan charged the mound following a pitch behind his back. Morgan has since earned an eight-game suspension. For more on everything, check out Fish Stripes and Federal Baseball.
Nyjer Morgan’s Eight-Game Suspension Upheld; Seven-Game Suspension Rescinded
As we speculated earlier, we can now confirm the nature of Nyjer Morgan’s suspension. The seven-game suspension he earned for throwing a ball at a fan in Philadelphia was dropped, presumably due to evidence clearing Morgan of malicious intent. His eight-game suspension for the later chain of episodes, culminating in a bench-clearing brawl in Florida, was upheld. This is the suspension he will begin serving on Friday.
Morgan was also fined for his actions.
Read Article >Nyjer Morgan To Begin Serving Eight-Game Suspension On Friday
First, Nyjer Morgan was suspended seven games for throwing a ball into the stands that hit a fan. Then, Nyjer Morgan was suspended eight additional games for his role in a bench-clearing brawl with the Marlins, among other incidents. Morgan appealed his suspensions, though, and the results are in: after further review, Morgan will be suspended for a total of...eight games.
It’s unclear why Morgan’s initial 15-game total penalty was cut nearly in half, but one possible reason is that Major League Baseball dismissed his first suspension entirely when presented with evidence that Morgan didn’t intend to hit a fan.
Read Article >Marlins Clear Nats 16-10 After Both Benches Clear In Brawl
Miami, FL (Sports Network) – Wes Helms drove in five runs and Florida blew out the Nationals, 16-10, in a game marred by a benches-clearing brawl in the sixth inning.
It was during the top of that frame when Washington center fielder Nyjer Morgan charged the mound and punched Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad. Both players were ejected.
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