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Braves minor league pitcher gets 50-game drug ban

Published Jun. 15, 2011 7:48 p.m. ET

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A minor league pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine.

Matthew Suschak of Class A Rome was penalized Wednesday for the drug violation. The commissioner's office announced the ban.

The 22-year-old right-hander is 2-0 with a 6.75 ERA in 12 relief appearances. This is his second pro season.

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