HOW IT HAPPENED

The Cubs were rallying against Dodger closer Jeff Shaw. There was one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, one run already in and runners at second and third.

With fans celebrating Julio Zuleta’s run-scoring double, Dodger players and coaches raced from the field and dugout to the visitors’ bullpen. Backup catcher Chad Kreuter was allegedly struck in the head by a fan, who also took his cap, while he sat in the uncovered area.

Kreuter saw the fan slip on steps while fleeing, so he entered the stands along the right-field line. He wanted to hold the fan until security came, but the fan got away and Kreuter found himself surrounded by fans.

Kreuter’s teammates and coaches came to his aid, triggering several fights that were captured by TV cameras.

Umpires and Chicago Cub coaches helped restore order after a nine-minute delay. Shaw worked out of the jam, retiring former Dodger Eric Young on an infield popup and Ricky Gutierrez on a fly ball to right to preserve the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory.

Commissioner Bud Selig assigned Frank Robinson and Kevin Hallinan, members of his executive staff, to lead the investigation into the melee. Three fans were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Chicago police identified the men as James Maness, 31, of Chicago; Ronald Camacho, 32, of Chicago; and Charles Carlin, 20, of Des Plaines, Ill.They were each released on $75 bail or bond, and are scheduled to appear June 19 in Cook County Circuit Court.

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THE SUSPENSIONS

Suspensions, fines issued Wednesday by Major League Baseball to the Dodgers stemming from the May 16 incident with fans at Wrigley Field:

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PLAYERS Position Suspension Fine Chad Kreuter Backup catcher 8 games $5,000 Carlos Perez Starting pitcher 5 games $5,000 F.P. Santangelo Utility 5 games $5,000 Gary Sheffield Outfielder 5 games $5,000 Mike Fetters Relief pitcher 4 games $4,000 Terry Adams Relief pitcher 3 games $3,000 Geronimo Berroa Reserve outfielder 3 games $3,000 Darren Dreifort Starting pitcher 3 games $3,000 Eric Gagne Starting pitcher 3 games $3,000 Shawn Green Outfielder 3 games $3,000 Todd Hundley Catcher 3 games $3,000 Eric Karros First base 3 games $3,000 Onan Masaoka Relief pitcher 3 games $3,000 Alan Mills Relief pitcher 3 games $3,000 Antonio Osuna Relief pitcher 3 games $3,000 Chan Ho Park Starting pitcher 3 games $3,000 16 players 60 games $57,000

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COACHES Position Suspension Fine Rick Dempsey Bullpen coach 8 games $5,000 Glenn Hoffman Third base coach 8 games $5,000 John Shelby First base coach 8 games $5,000 3 Coaches 24 games $15,000 19 DODGERS 84 games $72,000

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NOTES

* The Dodgers are appealing suspensions for Dreifort, Kreuter, Osuna and Sheffield that were to start Wednesday.

* Fetters won’t serve his suspension until he comes off the disabled list.

* Masaoka is currently with triple-A Albuquerque and won’t serve his suspension until he is recalled.

* Travis Barbary, the Dodgers’ bullpen catcher who is not on the roster, received a five-game suspension and $5,000 fine, which will be paid by the team.