It didn’t take long for tempers to flare during the Cubs’ 8-3 win over the Braves Monday at Wrigley Field.
Braves catcher Tyler Flowers called Wilson Contreras’ behavior after his home run to lead off the second inning unnecessary. Braves pitcher Julio Teheran needed to be held back after benches emptied during a brief altercation after Contreras crossed home plate.
“What are you trying to do? You just hit the ball out,” Teheran said. “Just touch the plate and go back to your dugout. You don’t need to be talking and kind of screaming something like that because that doesn’t look good.