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Soler charges mound, fights López in Angels loss

Jorge Soler charged the mound and traded punches with Reynaldo López after a 97 mph fastball sailed past his head during Tuesday night's game against the Braves.

Soler hit a two-run home run in the first inning but charged the mound after a 97 mph fastball sailed past his head in the fifth. The two exchanged punches before being ejected, with Soler eventually tackled by Braves players. The Angels lost 7-2, managing only five hits.

Manager Kurt Suzuki defended Soler, noting the head-high pitch felt intentional. "Anytime you get thrown at your head... it's dangerous," Suzuki said.