Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez is suspended following an incident with the Boston Red Sox in a game that ends with a benches-clearing confrontation. After Valdez allows back-to-back home runs, putting Boston ahead 10–2, he hits Red Sox batter Trevor Story with a pitch on the first pitch of Story’s at-bat. Valdez is ejected during the fourth inning, and the teams clear the benches as a result. Multiple reports describe the pitch as striking Story in the back. MLB then issues a suspension for Valdez based on the determination that he intentionally threw at Story. The number of games cited varies slightly among reports, with New York Post and Fox News stating six games, while at least one other outlet reports five games. Coverage also notes that Detroit manager A.J. Hinch criticizes his own pitcher after the incident, expressing frustration. In addition, one report says Valdez had a solid 3.35 ERA before the game, which rose after he surrendered the late scoring. The Tigers’ loss is described as a 10–3 defeat to Boston.