Fight, fight, fight!
Tempers escalated in a heated AL Central rivalry game between the White Sox and Guardians on Saturday when José Ramírez and Tim Anderson engaged in a shocking altercation at second base.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Ramírez safely slid into second base for a double but took offense to something Anderson did while attempting to tag him.
José Ramírez and Tim Anderson got in a fight in Guardians-White Sox ?
(via @NBCSWhiteSox) pic.twitter.com/Hg83LD3RJH
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 6, 2023
Words were exchanged and the situation escalated as both players started throwing punches. Ramírez landed a powerful right hook, causing Anderson to fall backwards onto the ground.
The unexpected fight between Anderson and Ramírez left MLB fans in utter disbelief, leading them to flood social media with a flurry of jokes and reactions.
Losing my mind at the umpire realizing that they're actually going to square up and immediately transitioning into a boxing referee https://t.co/CIbr44mAyX
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 6, 2023
I know Tim Anderson defense isn't the best but GOD DAMN https://t.co/KfnbiWoOqS
— Tony X (@soIoucity) August 6, 2023
Tim Anderson’s hitting struggles continue https://t.co/wiPCmK7RSr
— Alex Healy (@TheHealy6) August 6, 2023
The best MLB fight I've ever seen… https://t.co/nj3vMxA3ey
— Jared Smith (@jaredleesmith) August 6, 2023
…and your winner by sixth inning TKO, Jose Ramirez! https://t.co/8Qcxpi3weQ pic.twitter.com/NbcGErEDJB
— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) August 6, 2023
My favorite part of the night is going from an intense brawl immediately to "SpongeBob SquarePants" playing on the PA system.
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) August 6, 2023
Most offense we’ve seen from Cleveland all season https://t.co/r2f3NKFnlp
— D.J. Short (@djshort) August 6, 2023
JRam got that Odor in him https://t.co/vueKg96Pmi
— Giannis Auntiegotapoodle (@TooMuchMortons_) August 6, 2023
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