Royals’ Herrera Banned Five Games; Red Sox’ David Ortiz Gets One
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera was banned five games for throwing a fastball behind the head of Oakland Athletics third baseman Brett Lawrie on Sunday. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended one game for bumping an umpire.
Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura also was fined an undisclosed amount for hitting Lawrie with a pitch Saturday, Major League Baseball said in an e-mailed statement.