Keegan Thompson and David Ross suspended for the Chicago Cubs pitcher intentionally hitting Andrew McCutchen
The bad blood between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers might not dissipate anytime soon.
Right-hander Keegan Thompson received a three-game suspension from Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen in the eighth inning of the Cubs’ 9-0 win Saturday.
Manager David Ross got a one-game suspension and a fine because MLB deemed Thompson purposefully hit McCutchen with a 2-1 fastball. Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Thompson, who also was fined, will begin his suspension Tuesday unless he appeals.
The incident caused both benches to clear in response, and plate umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Thompson.
Brewers pitchers hit three Cubs during the game. Starter Brandon Woodruff hit Nick Madrigal and Willson Contreras, the latter frequently on the receiving end of Brewers pitches. In 24 starts against them since 2020, Contreras has been hit 10 times, including twice last weekend.
Ian Happ took a Trevor Gott slider off his left knee in the seventh and exited the game. X-rays were negative, though Happ did not play Sunday.
“I can’t say it’s over,” Contreras said after Saturday’s game. “On my part I hope it dies right there because there is a lot of talent on both teams. … Their coaching staff needs to realize that we’re human beings playing out there, and if you don’t care about other players, we don’t care about yours.”
The teams next meet April 29-May 1 in Milwaukee.
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