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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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INSANE: Braves manager speaks out after tackling player in wild on field brawl - The Real Truth

At first, López held up his hands as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches - (AP)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected from a Major League Baseball game Tuesday night following an on-field brawl.

The fight broke out in the fifth inning when López threw a high-and-inside wild pitch that narrowly missed Soler's head, leading Soler to charge the mound. Earlier in the game, Soler had hit a home run off López, and López later hit Soler with a 96 mph fastball.

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