Philadelphia pitcher Antonio Alfonseca was suspended for four games Friday, a day after he was ejected for hitting Colorado's Todd Helton with a pitch.
Alfonseca, who also was fined an undisclosed amount, hit Helton in the arm with two outs in the seventh inning of the Phillies' 12-4 win over the Rockies. He has appealed the suspension and will continue to play.
Alfonseca Suspended Four Games For Throwing At Helton