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Clippers Brantley and Bats Merkel Suspended for Fight: Michael Brantley of Columbus and Doug Merkel of Louisville were the main participants in a recent bench-clearing brawl and today the league handed out its punishment. Brantley will have to miss 3 games for his part in the brawl, while Merkel was given 7 games. League officials announced their suspensions today.
This season Brantley is batting .228 with 2 home runs. He has scored 12 runs and driven in 13.
This season Brantley is batting .228 with 2 home runs. He has scored 12 runs and driven in 13.