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Tigers pitcher receives suspension after intentionally throwing at Red Sox’ Trevor Story
TL;DR
Framber Valdez of the Detroit Tigers received a six-game suspension for intentionally hitting Trevor Story of the Boston Red Sox, later reduced to five games after an appeal. The incident caused benches to clear but no fights occurred.
Key points
- Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension.
- Suspension was reduced to five games after an appeal.
- Valdez claimed he did not intentionally hit Trevor Story.
- The incident caused benches to clear but no fights occurred.
- Valdez was ejected from the game.
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Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday after he intentionally hit Trevor Story during Tuesday’s blowout win for the Boston Red Sox. (UPDATE: Valdez’s suspension was shortened to five games after an appeal.)
The Detroit Tigers pitcher claimed after the game that he did not intend to hit Story with the four-seam fastball — the first one that he has thrown this season.
“It was not intentional,” Valdez told reporters through an interpreter. “It was not on purpose. It might look like that, but it wasn’t.”
The hit by pitch led to the benches clearing, though not punches were thrown. Valdez was then ejected from the game.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not back Valdez’s claim that the hit by pitch was unintentional after the game.
“We play a really good brand of baseball here. That didn’t feel like it,” Hinch said. “It’s not judging intent. I have no idea. But I know when you go out on the field, and you end up sort of in those confrontations, you usually feel like you’re in your right. And it didn’t feel good being out there.”
Hinch also received a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine for Valdez’s actions.
The hit by pitch came after Willson Contreras and hit no-doubt home runs off Valdez to start the fourth inning. Those runs were Boston’s ninth and 10th off the pitcher. Story then stepped to the plate and was hit between the numbers.
Q&A
Why was Framber Valdez suspended?
Framber Valdez was suspended for intentionally hitting Trevor Story with a pitch during a game.
What was the outcome of Valdez's appeal regarding his suspension?
Valdez's suspension was initially six games but was reduced to five after he appealed the decision.
What happened during the incident between Valdez and Trevor Story?
The incident led to benches clearing, although no physical altercations occurred, and Valdez was ejected from the game.
