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Guardians’ Ramirez suspension down to 2 games

Guardians' Ramirez suspension down to 2 games

MLB handed out its punishment two days after the brawl, but Ramirez continued playing this week until his appeal could be heard. Anderson also appealed his suspension.

Guardians manager Terry Francona, third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh and closer Emmanuel Clase were all suspended one game. Chicago manager Pedro Frifol also was suspended a game.

One of baseball’s best all-around players, Ramirez is batting .282 with 18 homers and 65 RBIs in 113 games. He’ll likely be back in Cleveland’s lineup on Tuesday, when the Guardians, who trail first-place Minnesota by 3½ games in the AL Central, open a two-game series in Cincinnati.