It was always heading this way as soon as Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez squared up to fight during Saturday's game.
Major League Baseball reportedly suspended Anderson six games and Ramírez three games on Monday, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
They weren't the only ones punished, as Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was suspended one game, along with managers Terry Francona and Pedtro Grifol.
Chicago won the game 7-4, but the final score and actual baseball was far from the biggest storyline.
Ramírez slid headfirst into second base during the sixth inning, and Anderson stood over him.