Astros and Dodgers Get Into a Bench-Clearing Baseball Fight

The Astros and Dodgers got into a bench-clearing fight during their game on Sunday night Both teams were warning each other after some close pitches, but things boiled over when Astros pitcher Joe Kelly hit Dodgers infielder Manny Machado with a pitch.

Machado then charged the mound and both teams started fighting. It was a wild scene, and it’s not clear what exactly sparked it. But it’s clear that tempers were running high between these two teams.

The reason for the fight

The cause of the fight was a beaning by Astros’ pitcher Justin Verlander of Yasiel Puig in which Puig charged the mound, but was restrained by teammates before he could reach Verlander.

The players involved in the fight

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The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers got into a bench-clearing brawl during their game on Tuesday night. The fight started when Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers was hit by a pitch from Astros pitcher Francis Martes. Puig then charged the mound and threw his helmet at Martes. Players from both teams rushed onto the field to join the fight.

Puig and Martes were both ejected from the game. Astros catcher Max Stassi was also ejected for his role in the brawl.

The fans’ reaction to the fight

The fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston erupted into cheers as the home team Astros and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers started brawling on the field Wednesday night.

The fight started when Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly threw a fastball behind Astros superstar Alex Bregman’s head in the bottom of the sixth inning. Bregman stared downKelly, who then said something to the third baseman as he walked by.

Both benches and bullpens emptied onto the field, but no punches were thrown and no one was ejected from the game. Order was restored after a few minutes and play resumed.

The umpires’ reaction to the fight

The umpires’ reaction to the fight was mixed, with some Ejected players and others not.

The managers’ reaction to the fight

The managers’ reaction to the fight was mixed. Dave Roberts of the Dodgers said he didn’t see anything wrong with the fight, while A.J. Hinch of the Astros said he didn’t think it was a good look for baseball.

The players’ reaction to the fight

The players on both teams were visibly upset after the fight broke out. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was especially vocal, shouting and gesturing at the Dodgers bench. relief pitcher Joe Kelly, who was involved in the initial altercation with Bregman, also had to be restrained by teammates.

The media’s reaction to the fight

The media’s reaction to the fight between the Astros and Dodgers was mixed. Some people felt that the fight was a good thing, as it showed passion and intensity from both teams. Others felt that the fight was a sign of bad sportsmanship, and that it reflected poorly on both teams.

The fans’ reaction to the fight

The fight between the Astros and Dodgers was definitely a surprise to fans. Some were appalled by the bush league antics, while others loved every second of it. It’s safe to say that the majority of fans enjoyed seeing the two teams get into a little altercation.

The umpires’ reaction to the fight

The umpires had to step in to keep the peace and Store order during a benches-clearing fight between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

The bad blood between the two teams boiled over in the sixth inning when Astros reliever Joe Musgrove hit Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger in the back with a pitch. Bellinger took exception to the pitch and words were exchanged between him and Musgrove.

The situation quickly escalated and both teams started shoving each other. It took several minutes for the umpires to restore order and clear the benches.

After order was restored, both teams resumed playing baseball and the Astros went on to win the game 9-5.

The managers’ reaction to the fight

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch met with reporters after the game to discuss the fight.

Roberts: “I think it was unfortunate that some punches were thrown. I think that’s always unfortunate in baseball. But I think both sides handled it well, and guys were just sticking up for their teammates.”

Hinch: “I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. I mean, they’re out there arguing, they get tangled up, punches are thrown, benches clear. It happens. I don’t think anyone was harmed, nothing serious happened, so we’ll move on from it.”

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