Kemp, Chirinos get one game for scuffle at plate

Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos and Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp were suspended for one game apiece by Major League Baseball on Friday because of a scuffle that followed a home plate collision.

Joe Torre, MLB’s chief baseball officer, also handed out undisclosed fines.

Chirinos served his suspension Friday, while Kemp is appealing his suspension.

Kemp was trying to score from second during Wednesday’s game. Chirinos caught a pinpoint throw by right fielder Nomar Mazara and had his glove out to tag Kemp, who barreled into the catcher with his arms up and leading with his shoulder.

Chirinos’ helmet flew off as both he and Kemp fell to the ground. Both benches and bullpens cleared after Chirinos and Kemp got up and shoved each other. No punches were thrown, but Chirinos and Kemp were both ejected.

Rules have been put in place to outlaw runners from plowing into catchers, and catchers have to give runners a lane to the plate in most cases.

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