Framber Valdez Suspended Five Games for Intentional Beanball

MLB reduced Framber Valdez's suspension from six games to five following his intentional beanball of Boston's Trevor Story. Valdez, who surrendered 10 runs in three innings, denied the pitch was intentional, but league officials and his own manager characterized the act as immature. The incident, which led to benches clearing, also resulted in a one-game ban for manager A.J. Hinch.