Angels' Jorge Soler homers in first at-bat after appealing suspension for fight with Braves' Reynaldo López

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López are both facing seven-game suspensions from MLB in the wake of their fight that cleared the benches and bullpens on Tuesday night, and they’re both appealing, according tomultiple reports Wednesday.

Less than an hour after the news broke about those impending bans, Soler went yard again in Angel Stadium against the Braves.

In his first at-bat since of the series finale, Soler teed off on an 84 mph slider from Atlanta’s Grant Holmes and sent the ball 402 feet to left-center field. The solo shot made it a 2-1 game in the second inning.

Jorge Soler, who was given a seven-game suspension for his role in last night's brawl but is appealing, homers in his first at-bat. #Angels down 2-1. pic.twitter.com/LDmHULsIgi

— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 8, 2026

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