All articles tagged with #benches clear
The San Francisco Giants experienced a challenging series, with benches clearing and tempers flaring, resulting in a humbling sweep that highlights the intense emotions and competitive nature of the game.
Tensions flared during the Giants-Phillies game when pitcher Kyle Harrison threw two high and inside pitches to Bryce Harper, leading to the benches clearing. Harper, who has a history of controversial moments in San Francisco, grounded out after the second pitch. No punches were thrown, but the incident evoked memories of a similar altercation between Harper and Hunter Strickland exactly seven years prior.
The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers had a benches-clearing incident during their game after Red Sox reliever Chris Martin expressed frustration over the Brewers' bunt attempts. No punches were thrown, and no ejections occurred. Martin later admitted his annoyance but acknowledged the bunts were likely a compliment to his pitching.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays had an odd confrontation at third base during their game, leading to benches clearing, but no players were ejected. Blue Jays reliever Génesis Cabrera shoved José Caballero after an on-field incident, but both players downplayed the altercation as a heat-of-the-moment reaction. The teams will face off again on Sunday, and while further fireworks are unlikely, the incident adds intrigue to the matchup.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 7-4 in a heated game at Tropicana Field, where benches cleared twice during the eighth inning. The Rays, who are leading the wild-card race, have won eight of their last nine series, while the struggling Yankees have only won one series since early July. The bad blood between the two teams escalated when several players were hit by pitches, leading to confrontations on the field. Despite no ejections or punches thrown, tensions remain high between the Rays and Yankees.
New York Mets' Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch near the back of his head, prompting a benches-clearing incident during their game against the Los Angeles Angels. Alonso, who has been hit near the head multiple times in recent years, passed concussion protocol and could return to the lineup soon. The Mets lead the National League in hit batsmen, with Alonso at the forefront with 17 HBPs this season. While the Mets don't believe the pitch was intentional, they are frustrated by the frequent plunkings and are eager to find a solution.
Benches cleared during Monday's game between the Phillies and Diamondbacks after Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expressed frustration over his star rookie Corbin Carroll being hit twice by Phillies starter Matt Strahm. Lovullo was ejected from the game, as was Josh Rojas from the Diamondbacks dugout. The game is currently tied at 5-5 in the top of the fifth inning.
Bryce Harper and Rockies pitcher Jake Bird were ejected from Sunday's game after benches cleared following Bird's apparent taunting of the Phillies' dugout. The Phillies were being shut out and hitless with runners in scoring position at the time. Phillies manager Rob Thomson was also ejected earlier in the game.
Benches cleared during a college baseball game between North Carolina and Gardner-Webb after a heated exchange between pitcher Grant Vera and UNC slugger Jackson Van De Brake. Although no physical altercation occurred, both benches cleared and coaches from both teams got into a heated argument. North Carolina ultimately won the game 5-4 after a bases-loaded balk.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz fractured his left ankle while sliding into home plate against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The aftermath of the slide led to benches clearing in the 1-0 Pirates win. The injury is a tough blow for a young player coming off a promising rookie season.