Astros Jake Marisnick Loses Appeal Over Suspension Fine For Scary Jonathan Lucroy Collision
He will sit out Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s games against the Indians. MLB announced the suspension and undisclosed fine July 11, saying Marisnick violated the league’s rule on home-plate collisions when he ran into Lucroy on July 11. “After thoroughly reviewing the play from all angles, I have concluded that Jake’s actions warrant discipline," chief baseball officer Joe Torre said in a statement at the time. “While I do not believe that Jake intended to injure Jonathan, the contact he initiated in his attempt to score violated Official Baseball Rule 6....