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Nyjer Morgan Suspended Eight Total Games For Role In Brawl, Other Incidents
A blowout game between the Nationals and Marlins was marred by hit batsmen and a bench-clearing brawl when Nyjer Morgan charged the mound following a pitch behind his back. Morgan has since earned an eight-game suspension. For more on everything, check out Fish Stripes and Federal Baseball.
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September 2, 2010
VIDEO: Nationals-Marlins Brawl Plus Post-Game Reactions
It was during the top of that frame when Washington center fielder Nyjer Morgan charged the mound and punched Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad. Both players were ejected.
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September 1, 2010
Marlins Clear Nats 16-10 After Both Benches Clear In Brawl
Clearly, Morgan was making himself something of a target. Chris Volstad and the Marlins got some retaliation early Wednesday night, when, in the fourth inning - with the score 14-3 Florida - Volstad beaned Morgan on the hip.