MILWAUKEE (AP) — A fiery altercation between Dominican players during the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on Tuesday stole the spotlight from the action on the field. The Brewers emerged victorious with an 8-2 win, but it was the fight between José Siri and Abner Uribe that had everyone talking.
The brawl erupted at the beginning of the eighth inning when Dominican batter José Siri was retired with a ground ball against pitcher Abner Uribe. Words quickly turned to blows between the two players, despite efforts from an umpire to defuse the situation. Milwaukee first baseman Rhys Hoskins also got caught up in the scuffle as players from both teams rushed onto the field.
After the chaos settled, Dominican Freddy Peralta took the win on the mound for the Brewers, while Tyler Alexander suffered the loss for the Rays. Throughout the game, players from various countries showcased their skills, with standout performances from Dominicans like Amed Rosario and Willy Adames, as well as Mexicans Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes.
As the dust settles after the fight, both teams will look to move past the incident and focus on their upcoming games. However, the altercation serves as a reminder of the intense competition and passion that drives players to give their all on the field.