Ortiz to miss three games
Boston Red Sox first baseman David Ortiz will miss three games for his role in a bench-clearing brawl against the Baltimore Orioles.
Ortiz was originally given a four-game suspension but opted to appeal, and it was reduced by a game.
Ironically, the Red Sox are playing the Orioles in a three-game series and Ortiz will miss the entire set.
The veteran designated hitter has apologized for his role in the fracas but said he had to show he wouldn’t be pushed around. (Read More…)