Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen was nearly hit in the head with a pitch during Wednesday night's game against the Washington Nationals, leading to the benches clearing during the game.

MLB issued a three-game suspension to Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez for intentionally throwing a pitch at outfielder Andrew McCutchen during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the league announced Thursday.

Tensions between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates intensified Wednesday night after Washington reliever Jorge López threw a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head, resulting in the benches clearing and López being ejected.