It happened again. Many fans were wondering what might happen during this four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. While intent is difficult to prove, it’s become irrelevant when these two teams are in opposing dugouts.
During the bottom of the eighth inning with the Pirates up 7-0 on the Reds, reliever Clay Holmes‘ first pitch came up and in on Eugenio Suárez, striking him on the top of the left hand. Suárez had to exit the game, but not before he had words with Holmes. Suárez revealed later that he asked Holmes if that pitch was on purpose.