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Why Pirates Pitcher Chris Devenski, Manager Don Kelly Were Handed Suspensions
TL;DR
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski and manager Don Kelly received suspensions from MLB following an incident in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Devenski is suspended for two games, while Kelly will serve a one-game suspension during the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Key points
- Chris Devenski suspended for two games by MLB
- Don Kelly suspended for one game
- Suspensions follow an incident against the Cincinnati Reds
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As the Pittsburgh Pirates start their west coast road trip, the team will be without two familiar faces in manager Don Kelly and pitcher Chris Devenski, who were handed suspensions by the MLB after an incident during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Devenski, who was ejected from Saturday's game after throwing a pitch at the Reds' Sal Stewart, has been suspended for two games after reaching a settlement.
Kelly, the manager, will serve his one-game suspension on Tuesday night as Pittsburgh starts its series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Here's why the two were issued suspensions.
Why was Chris Devenski suspended?
Devenski was suspended after it looked like he intentionally threw a ball at Stewart in Saturday's game.
After Stewart called a timeout, Devenski pitched right at him. The umpires determined that it was intentional, leading to his ejection from the game.
Q&A
What led to Chris Devenski's suspension from the MLB?
Chris Devenski was suspended for throwing a pitch at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds, leading to his ejection from the game.
How long is Don Kelly's suspension and when will he serve it?
Don Kelly's suspension is for one game, which he will serve on Tuesday night during the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What incident caused the suspensions of Devenski and Kelly?
The suspensions were a result of an incident during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, where Devenski was ejected for his actions.
