At American Family Field on Tuesday night, a bench-clearing brawl erupted between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Frustrations ran high in Brewers vs Rays game
The trouble began in the sixth inning when Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta, cruising with a 6-1 lead, found himself at the center of controversy after hitting Rays center fielder Jose Siri with a pitch.
This prompted swift ejections for both Peralta and Brewers manager Pat Murphy, sparking confusion among players and fans alike.
Despite the ejections, the game continued with the Brewers extending their lead to 8-2 by the eighth inning.
However, tensions reached a boiling point when Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe and Siri engaged in a heated exchange after a play at first base.
The exchange lit an immediate spark.
Uribe's swing at Siri triggered a bench-clearing altercation, resulting in further ejections and escalating the already tense atmosphere.
Uribe ended up ejected and Siri did not return to the outfield to finish the game.
For the Brewers, the brawl marked the culmination of a frustrating week marred by controversial calls and missed opportunities.
From disputed interference calls to contentious ejections, the team found themselves embroiled in a string of contentious moments that overshadowed their efforts on the field.
The third and final game of the series between the Rays and the Brewers will take place tomorrow at 1pm ET.
After Tuesday's incident, expect tensions and the animosity to continue.
With the win, the Brewers hang on to first place position in the National League Central Division.
Milwaukee now has a record of 18-11 in the season.
For the Rays, they continue at the bottom of the American League East with a disappointing record of 14-17.
After finishing this series they will host the New York Mets over the weekend at home.