Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson on Friday was suspended for six games for charging Texas pitcher Kason Gabbard during Thursday’s 5-0 victory by the Rangers.The 6-foot-8 Sexson, who has seven homers and 18 runs batted in this season, has decided to appeal the ruling and will be active for Friday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox, MLB said in a statement.

Sexson charged the mound after Gabbard threw a high fastball to the Seattle slugger, who felt the fourth-inning pitch was in retaliation for two Rangers players who had been hit by pitches from Seattle starter Felix Hernandez.

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