Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly had the throw heard around the world earlier this season when he threw behind Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s head during the two-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Kelly did not hit Bregman, although after striking out Carlos Correa to end the inning, the two exchanged words and faces, leading to the benches clearing momentarily.
Despite not hitting anyone and only a mild altercation happening, Major League Baseball still suspended Kelly eight games, citing his past actions and the nature of throwing a fastball at a player’s head, as well as taunting Correa after the inning.