On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels finished their series in California.
The Braves won by a score of 8-2 (and took two out of three in the series).
MLB Announces Suspensions From Braves-Angels
The biggest moment in the series took place on Tuesday when a fight broke out between Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler.
Following the fight, both players were suspended by the MLB.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan Wrote: “Los Angeles Angels DH Jorge Soler and Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo López have been suspended seven games for the big brawl in Anaheim last night in which Soler charged the mound and López punched him while holding a baseball in his hand.. Both are appealing.”
Former Atlanta Braves Player Calls Out MLB
Getty Kevin Pillar is seen prior to game six of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
One person to react to Passan’s post was former MLB (and Braves) player Kevin Pillar.
He wrote: “This is a joke. Why is the punishment so massive for two grown men who have some beef. Let the boys play, fight and then move on”
López And Soler
López is in his 11th MLB season (and third playing for the Braves).
The 2024 All-Star has gone 1-0 with a 1.15 ERA in three games this season.
In addition to the Braves, the 32-year-old has also had stints with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals.
Chad Bishop of AJC wrote: “After filing an appeal, López reached a settlement with MLB and his suspension has been reduced to five games effective immediately”
GettyReynaldo López #40 of the Atlanta Braves delivers to the plate in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 7, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
On the other side, Soler is in his 13th MLB season (and second playing for the Angels).
He is batting .222 with three home runs, 11 RBI’s and eight runs in his first 13 games of the season.
In addition to the Angels, the two-time World Series Champion has also spent time with the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants.
Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com wrote: “Jorge Soler, who was given a seven-game suspension for his role in last night’s brawl but is appealing, homers in his first at-bat. #Angels down 2-1.”
GettyJorge Soler #12 of the Los Angeles Angels runs after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 08, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Braves And Angels
The Braves are currently 8-5 in their first 13 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
Meanwhile, the Angels have gone 6-7 in 13 games, which has them as the third-place team in the American League West.
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