On the 20th (Korean time), a disciplinary action was decided regarding the bench clearing that occurred during the LA Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres game held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, San Diego manager Mike Shildt, and San Diego pitcher Robert Suarez were included in the disciplinary action.
In the top of the 9th inning, with San Diego leading 5-0, after one out, Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the arm by a pitch thrown by Dodgers pitcher Zack Little. Tatis Jr. fell to the ground in pain at the plate, prompting Mike Shildt, the San Diego manager, to rush out from the dugout and express his anger toward the Dodgers bench. In response, Dave Roberts, the Dodgers manager, also reacted strongly, leading to the bench clearing.
Manager Roberts, who came onto the field, could not contain his anger and briefly engaged in a scuffle with manager Shildt. Players from both teams also became agitated, resulting in a prolonged scuffle and shouting in the foul territory in front of the third-base bench. After resolving the situation, umpire Marvin Hudson issued ejections to managers Roberts and Shildt.
During the bottom of the 9th inning, trailing 0-5, the Dodgers narrowed the score to 2-5 with a one-run single by Tommy Edman and an infield grounder by Kim Hye-sung. Then, Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate. He was hit on the right side by a pitch thrown by opposing pitcher Robert Suarez. Although it seemed a second bench clearing might occur, Ohtani raised his hand toward the bench to signal that he was okay, which calmed the situation.
On the 21st, the U.S. sports media 'Sports Illustrated' reported, "The Major League Baseball (MLB) office has imposed a three-game suspension on San Diego pitcher Robert Suarez. Additionally, a one-game suspension was issued to Dodgers manager Roberts and manager Shildt. They will face not only suspensions but also fines."
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