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.

Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez three games for intentionally throwing at Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen in Wednesday's 6-1 loss. Lopez has filed an appeal and will be eligible to pitch in Thursday's series finale.

A night after the Nationals lost Paul DeJong to a broken nose on a HBP, López buzzes Andrew McCutchen and is ejected in a 6-1 loss.