http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2497723

BOSTON -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was arrested Friday and charged with hitting his wife in the face on a street not far from Fenway Park.

Myers, who was scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, pleaded not guilty to assault charges at his arraignment Friday in Boston Municipal Court, said David Procopio, a spokesman for the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Myers' next court date is Aug. 4.

Myers was arguing with his wife shortly after midnight at the corner of Boylston and Dalton streets, Procopio said. The woman and two witnesses told police the 25-year-old pitcher hit her. One witness told investigators Myers also pulled her hair.

"The evidence at this point leads us to believe the victim was struck in the left side of her face," Procopio said. He added that investigators are trying to determine if Myers hit her with a fist or open hand and whether he hit her more than once.

Police responded to a 911 call and found Myers' wife crying with a swollen face, Procopio said. Officers found Myers nearby and arrested him. Myers was booked by Boston police and his wife posted his $200 bail. Procopio did not know how long Myers spent in jail.

Procopio said he would not identify Myers' wife because she is a domestic violence victim. A player biography on Major League Baseball's Web site says Myers married Kim Wickman in September 2002 and the couple has a 3-year-old daughter.

The Phillies had no immediate comment.

As part of his bail conditions, Myers must not initiate contact with his wife and can see her only if she wants to see him. The judge also ruled that if Myers is arrested again while out on bail he can be jailed for up to two months.

Myers, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, made his debut with the Phillies in July 2002. This season, he is 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA.



Well this wraps up another season in Phillies baseball. And we're not even halfway done

At least they have the best mascot in sports.

she probably deserved it.

myers will be on fire saturday

dont roll your eyes at me you little shit

Hit him for Brett!

I would probably hit someone if I had to go to Boston too.

I want to beat the hell out of the girl I went there with, true story.

She must have flirted with someone in front of him.

he probably found porn on her computer and she told him how sometimes she diddles herself

fuckin bitch, heh, spilled my coffee.

no one has made a "fightin' Phills" joke yet?

come on slackers

too easy

I heard she was telling Brett that they were fine at 3B and C right before the incident.

see, i told you guys she deserved it

I'm one of "Sal's Pals"

Holy crap!! Where did you get this picture???

That's where I use to drain 3's. That's my old high school which is now a middle school!!!

EDIT: oops no it isn't.

she prolly hooked up with josh becket