Washington Nationals reliever Jorge López expressed regret after a pitch sailed over Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen’s head, leading to a brief bench-clearing incident during a 6-1 loss. López, who was ejected for what umpires deemed an intentional pitch, apologized and attributed the errant throw to struggles with his delivery. McCutchen, while uncertain about the pitch’s intent, noted that such incidents could help bond a struggling team as they seek to improve their performance.
