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.

Nationals right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez faced Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen in the bottom of the seventh inning. Lopez, on a 1-1 count, threw a pitch that rose up and

Washington Nationals reliever Jorge López has been suspended three games for "intentionally throwing at Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates" during Wednesday night's game, MLB announced Thursday morning.