Four Suspended For Brawl

Jaret Wright and Jim Thome of Cleveland and Darren Lewis and Rheal Cormier of Boston were suspended on Thursday for their parts in two brawls last Friday night.

Wright received a five-game suspension while Thome, Lewis and Cormier each got three games.

The trouble began in the fifth inning when Wright hit Lewis in the shoulder with a pitch after allowing a home run. Lewis and Wright exchanged words and then Lewis charged the mound as both benches and bullpens cleared.

Both players were ejected.

An inning later, Cormier hit Thome in the ribs, setting off a second brawl.

All four players also were fined undisclosed amounts.

Unless they appeal, Thome's suspension was to begin Thursday, Lewis' on Friday, Wright's on Sunday and Cormier's on Monday.

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