AP
Pitcher LaTroy Hawkins was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball today for intentionally throwing at Baltimoreâs Luke Scott.
Hawkins has appealed and the suspension is delayed until a decision is reached. The suspension had been set to begin tonight, when the Yankees play the Orioles.
In the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, Hawkins threw a pitch over Scottâs head and was ejected without warning by plate umpire Chuck Meriwether. Scott and Hawkins began gesturing at each other, and both benches and bullpens emptied as players spilled onto the field. No punches were thrown.
Earlier in the game, with the Orioles leading 9-0 in the third inning, Baltimore pitcher Daniel Cabrera hit Derek Jeter on the left hand with a pitch.