Wednesday 8 April 2026 10:26, UK
A brawl broke out during Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves when Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels hitter Jorge Soler became involved in a heated on‑field confrontation. The incident, captured on video, quickly escalated as players from both benches rushed onto the field and a large melee followed.
Umpires ejected López and Soler following the altercation. Play was halted while order was restored. Major League Baseball said it would review the footage to determine whether further discipline, including possible suspensions or fines, is warranted.
Video and images of the confrontation circulated widely on social media after the game. Neither club had issued a detailed statement immediately after the incident. Atlanta’s Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after a huge brawl broke out between the pair.