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Rougned Odor of Texas Rangers suspended 8 games for punching Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor received an eight-game suspension for punching Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista on Sunday, according to multiple reports.

Odor will appeal the ban, according to reports. The suspension was first reported by MLB Network.

Bautista slid at Odor's legs in the midst of a double play in the top of the eighth inning of the Rangers' eventual 7-6 win. Players from both teams rushed the field, and Odor shoved Bautista and then landed a punch to his face.

Bautista had reached base after being hit by a pitch from Matt Bush.