Aug 4 (Reuters) - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez
has been suspended for three games and manager John Gibbons for
one following a bench-clearing confrontation with the Kansas
City Royals, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on Tuesday.
After the teams had been warned about hitting batters during
Sunday's game, Sanchez beaned Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Sanchez was ejected as both sides poured onto the field.
MLB determined Sanchez's pitch was intentional, drawing the
penalty. The pitcher has appealed the decision.
Jays manager Gibbons had been ejected earlier in the game
but returned to the field following the incident, drawing his
own suspension.
He served his penalty on Tuesday as the Blue Jays defeated
Minnesota 3-1.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner; Editing by Peter Rutherford)