Marlins pitcher ejected after drilling Ronald Acuña for millionth time. Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez was ejected after hitting Atlanta Braves leadoff batter Ronald Acuña for the millionth time with his first pitch of the game in their series against the Braves. Pitcher Pablo Lopez went inside and beaned him in the side. Since this is the latest in a series of HBPs involving Acuña and the Marlins over the years, Lopez was ejected. Acuña and the Marlins got into in the 2020 playoffs as well. Sandy Alcantara hit Acuña after a home run. The two exchanged fighting words in the press hinting of a possible dual, making it self-defense for the winner.
