Phils’ Neris banned 3 games for hitting Freese

MLB

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies closer Hector Neris has been suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing a pitch in the area of the head of Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman David Freese.

Joe Torre, chief baseball officer for Major League Baseball, announced the suspension and fine Wednesday, a day after the incident in the ninth inning of the Phillies’ 9-8 home victory.

Neris had just given up a three-run homer to Dodgers rookie Matt Beaty. On the next pitch, Neris hit Freese in the back with a 95 mph fastball.

Neris, who said hitting Freese was not intentional, was ejected. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler went out to argue Neris’ case and got tossed as well.

Neris will appeal his suspension, so he is available to pitch Wednesday night.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Sources: USC agrees to extension with DC Lynn
Veteran catcher Knapp announces retirement
Transfer rumors, news: Man United’s opening offer for Dorgu is rejected
Ronaldo nets brace, moves top of scoring chart
‘Balls are heavy, courts are slow’: Are the conditions to blame for Pegula’s Australian Open loss?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *