"Tempers flare as benches clear in heated ALCS clash between Houston Astros and Texas Rangers"
TL;DR
Tensions boiled over in Game 5 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers as both benches cleared after Texas' Adolis García was hit by a pitch. No punches were thrown, but three individuals, including Houston manager Dusty Baker, were ejected. The Astros went on to win the game 5-4 with a three-run homer by Jose Altuve in the ninth inning, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The winner will face either the Philadelphia Phillies or the Arizona Cardinals in the World Series.
- Benches clear as tensions bubble over in Houston Astros' narrow victory over Texas Rangers in ALCS Yahoo Sports
- Rangers rip Astros after tempers flare in HBP fracas -- 'Not right' - ESPN ESPN
- Houston Astros & Texas Rangers Nearly Come to Blows During ALCS Game TMZ
- Garcia Doesn't Regret Actions, Reactions in Game 5 Sports Illustrated
- Benches clear in Game 5 with multiple ejections after Adolis Garcia is hit by a pitch | MLB on ESPN ESPN
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