Episode Details

Lindsay Crosby recaps the massive Braves-Angels brawl sparked when Jorge Soler, after homering off and being hit by Reynaldo López, stared him down and charged the mound following an inside pitch that got away, leading to punches, benches clearing, and third-base coach Walt Weiss tackling Soler to end it. Crosby explains likely suspensions and appeals, how punishments can be staggered, and how a potential hand injury to López (who was holding the ball while swinging) could force Atlanta to adjust the rotation, possibly calling up Didier Fuentes or considering JR Ritchie. He then addresses Ronald Acuña Jr.’s metrics, saying bat speed isn’t a concern but sprint speed is trending down, affecting baserunning, defense, and long-term extension/DH considerations, before noting Wednesday’s getaway day game and Thursday’s first off day.

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