All articles tagged with #bench clearing
A benches-clearing incident in Anaheim ended with Braves pitcher Reynaldo López swinging a baseball at Angels slugger Jorge Soler after Soler charged the mound; both were ejected as MLB weighs discipline, with López potentially facing a longer suspension as a starter since he didn’t drop the ball before swinging. The melee followed Soler’s earlier homer and a López hit-by-pitch, and Braves won 7-2 as Mike Trout helped restrain López.
Saint Louis defeated Virginia Commonwealth 88-75 after a late buzzer-beater attempt by VCU's Nyk Lewis prompted a benches-clearing scuffle when SLU's Robbie Avila shoved him; officials disqualified nearly every bench player from both teams, along with Quentin Jones and Barry Evans, but no punches were thrown and the confrontation ended with SLU holding on to the win.
Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris intentionally balked and exchanged words with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson, leading to a benches-clearing incident during a game, amid ongoing suspicions of sign-stealing and tensions between the teams.
During a game between the Red Sox and Astros, Hector Neris caused a bench-clearing incident after an apparent displeasure towards the Red Sox coach and an unsuccessful attempt to intentionally balk, leading to heated exchanges and Neris being held back by players and coaches. The incident occurred after Neris's balk attempt during a critical moment in the game, but both Neris and the Red Sox manager declined to elaborate on the altercation.
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed no regrets for his role in a benches-clearing incident with the Dodgers, which led to suspensions for both managers and players. The confrontation was sparked by repeated hit-by-pitch incidents involving Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., and escalated into a physical altercation on the field. Shildt emphasized his commitment to defending his team and handling the situation appropriately, despite the disciplinary actions.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was suspended for one game and fined after a benches-clearing incident with the Padres, which also involved Padres manager Mike Shildt and pitcher Robert Suarez, following a hit-by-pitch and on-field altercation during a game at Dodger Stadium.
Major League Baseball suspended Padres reliever Robert Suarez for three games and fined him after he intentionally hit Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani with a pitch, amid a tense series between the NL West rivals that also involved suspensions for Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers' Dave Roberts for unsportsmanlike conduct during a benches-clearing incident.
The Padres and Dodgers had a heated game with multiple hit-by-pitch incidents, notably Fernando Tatis Jr. being hit multiple times, leading to bench-clearing and tensions. Tatis was injured but scans were inconclusive, and both teams expressed differing views on whether the pitches were intentional. The game also featured Ryan Bergert's strong pitching performance and Xander Bogaerts' offensive resurgence. Suspensions are expected as MLB reviews the incidents.
Benches and bullpens cleared in the sixth inning of the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers game, but the reason for the altercation remains a mystery. Milwaukee led 9-1 at the time, and tensions rose between Orioles catcher James McCann and Brewers player Willy Adames, although both were vague about the cause. The managers also provided no insight, with the Brewers ultimately winning 11-1.
The Mets and Brewers cleared benches after Rhys Hoskins' hard slide into second base left Jeff McNeil fuming during the Brewers' 3-1 win at Citi Field. The slide, which led to a heated exchange and bench-clearing, was deemed legal after a video review, sparking conflicting opinions. Hoskins defended his slide as an attempt to prevent a double play, while McNeil criticized it as late and potentially dangerous. This incident adds to the history of tension between Hoskins and the Mets, with McNeil expressing relief at avoiding injury and questioning the impact of player safety rules.
Tempers flared during the Astros' 5-4 victory over the Rangers in Game 5 of the ALCS, as benches cleared after Astros reliever Bryan Abreu hit Adolis García with a pitch in the eighth inning. García had previously hit a go-ahead home run and was ejected along with Abreu and Astros manager Dusty Baker.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 7-4 in a game that saw the benches clear twice. The incidents occurred in the eighth inning after Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch. Arozarena believed it was intentional, citing previous incidents, but the pitcher denied it. The Yankees' loss dropped them to their lowest point under .500 this season, while the Rays remain in contention for the AL East title and hold a comfortable lead in the wild-card race. Despite the heated exchanges, the teams will likely have to wait until next season to resolve their issues.
In a game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels, Mets player Pete Alonso was hit in the back of the neck by a pitch, leading to the benches clearing. Alonso left the game with a neck injury, but the confrontation did not escalate beyond some exchanged words between Alonso and Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe. The Angels ultimately won the game 5-3.
The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros cleared the benches during their game on Sunday after rookie Seattle second baseman José Caballero and veteran Houston catcher Martín Maldonado got in each other’s face in the middle of a Caballero plate appearance. The incident was sparked by Caballero's use of the pitch clock, which led to some umbrage being taken by Maldonado and Astros pitcher Brandon Bielak. The Mariners won the game 3-1, and Caballero has already endeared himself to Mariners fans as a surprisingly effective player.
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz fractured his ankle in a plate collision with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala, leading to both benches clearing. Cruz was called out while trying to score in the sixth inning, and remained on his back in pain while his teammates confronted Zavala. The Pirates went on to win 1-0, but Cruz's injury is a big blow to the team. The Pirates will find someone to fill Cruz’s position, but replacing everything he brings to the team will be impossible.