Bench-Clearing Brawl Leads to 1-Game Suspension for Tigers Manager, 6-Game Suspension for Pitcher; Li Hao-yu Not Starting

(Central News Agency reporter Lin Hung-han, Los Angeles, 6th exclusive report) Following a bench-clearing brawl in the previous game between the Tigers and Red Sox, Major League Baseball today announced disciplinary actions, suspending manager A.J. Hinch for one game and pitcher Framber Valdez for six games. Taiwanese player Li Hao-yu did not start today.

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox began a three-game series at the Tigers' home stadium on the 4th. In the second game yesterday, a bench-clearing verbal altercation occurred between the two teams. After Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez gave up two consecutive home runs in the 4th inning, he hit the next batter with a pitch, leading to players from both teams rushing onto the field for a confrontation.

MLB announced its disciplinary actions today, determining that Valdez intentionally hit Trevor Story with a pitch, resulting in a 6-game suspension and an undisclosed fine; Tigers manager Hinch received a 1-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.

The Tigers continued their third game of the series against the Red Sox today, and Taiwanese player Li Hao-yu was not included in the announced starting lineup. (Edited by Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150507

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