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Kim%2C Lara Receive 5-Game Suspensions: The action was hot and heavy at a recent Plymouth-Milton game at Plymouth Quarry in more ways than one. When tempers flared%2C both benches emptied and a mild melee ensued. The only thing hurt was a few players%27 pride. Two of the main figures in the brawl were suspended today by league officials. The Rocks Sang-yeon Kim and Milton%27s Juan Lara will each miss 5 games for their roles in the fight.%0A%0A%22We do not condone this kind of behavior on the field%2C%22 the league announcement read. %22As such%2C we believe that this punishment fits the actions taken by these two players. We hope that there will not be a repeat of the incident or else the consequences will be even more severe.%22%0A%0AIn the current season%2C Kim has put up a .252 batting average with 40 hits%2C 3 home runs%2C 16 runs batted in and scored 17 runs.%0A%0AThis year Lara has collected no saves in no relief appearances. He has also compiled a 2-3 won-lost mark with a 6.00 ERA and fanned 31 batters in 42 innings. Opponents are hitting him at a .274 clip in 2025.%0A