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Willson Contreras sparked a benches-clearing incident at Fenway when he barreled toward home on a hit by Ceddanne Rafaela, colliding with Twins catcher Victor Caratini as the throw beat him to the plate; the exchange led to a brief dugout brawl with no punches thrown, and Contreras later warned the Brewers that retaliation would follow if they hit him again, amid a history of on-field altercations for the Red Sox star.
Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball following back-to-back homers by Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu, triggering a benches-clearing incident in the Red Sox’s 10-3 win over the Tigers; the moment adds to ongoing scrutiny of Valdez’s temperament as he adjusts to Detroit on a three-year, $115 million deal.
In Game 7 of the World Series, tensions flared when Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski hit Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a pitch, leading to benches clearing and a brief warning from umpires. Play resumed after a short break, but Wrobleski was eventually replaced after giving up a hit and striking out a batter, with the Dodgers trailing 3-1.
Tensions between the Dodgers and Padres escalated into a benches-clearing brawl after Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch, leading to ejections for both managers and a heated series of events that included accusations of intentional hits and ongoing rivalry. The game ended with the Dodgers narrowly losing, but the rivalry is expected to continue with upcoming matchups.
During a game between the Orioles and White Sox, a rundown incident involving Coby Mayo and Lenyn Sosa escalated into a benches-clearing altercation, with White Sox commentator Dan Plesac criticizing Mayo's actions and the overall incident, which was seen as a minor altercation typical in baseball.
Benches cleared during the Phillies-Giants game after Kyle Harrison nearly hit Bryce Harper with consecutive up-and-in pitches. Harper, who has a history of being hit by pitches, was visibly upset but ultimately grounded out to end the inning. The incident adds to Harper's contentious history with the Giants and comes amid a mini-slump for the slugger and a three-game losing streak for the Phillies, who still lead the NL East.
During a Phillies-Giants game, benches cleared after Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison threw two inside pitches to Bryce Harper, leading to a brief verbal exchange. No punches were thrown, and no one was ejected. Both players later clarified there was no malicious intent. The incident coincided with the seven-year anniversary of Harper's brawl with Hunter Strickland at the same park. Harper has a history of being hit by pitches, adding context to his reaction.
The Brewers-Red Sox series at Fenway Park ended with a benches-clearing incident after Chris Martin and Brewers first base coach Quintin Barry exchanged words. No punches were thrown, and tensions quickly subsided. Christian Yelich commented that such incidents are part of baseball, while Martin expressed displeasure over the Brewers' consecutive bunts. The teams won't meet again in the regular season.
The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers had a benches-clearing incident at Fenway Park after heated words were exchanged between Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin and Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry. The altercation stemmed from Martin's frustration over the Brewers bunting twice in the seventh inning of a tied game. Although no punches were thrown, both teams' bullpens rushed to the infield, and the situation was defused without disciplinary action. The Red Sox ultimately won the game with an RBI single by Jarren Duran in the eighth inning.
The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers had a heated exchange on Opening Day after Rhys Hoskins slid hard into second base, leading to a confrontation with Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil. The benches cleared as both teams exchanged words, with McNeil expressing frustration over Hoskins' slide. The Mets ultimately lost the game 3-1, with McNeil criticizing Hoskins' history of questionable slides. Hoskins, who spent seven years with the Mets' NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies, signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Brewers in the offseason and can opt out after the 2024 season.
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.
The Minnesota Twins dominated the Texas Rangers with a 12-2 victory in a game that saw multiple ejections and benches clearing.
Bryce Harper and Jake Bird were ejected after a benches clearing skirmish during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies. Harper charged toward Bird after the pitcher appeared to trash talk after forcing Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott into the final out of the inning. The Rockies subsequently won the game 4-0, avoiding a road sweep for the Phillies, who won the previous two games in Colorado.