TORONTO -- A trio of hit-by-pitches led to the Blue Jays and Yankees clearing their benches twice early in Monday's game at Rogers Centre.
The friction started when Josh Donaldson was hit by a 97-mph fastball from Yankees starter Luis Severino with one out in the first inning. While Toronto's third baseman took his base, the reigning American League MVP Award winner was clearly not happy.
Home-plate umpire Todd Tichenor warned both teams after Toronto starter J.A. Happ returned the favor by hitting Chase Headley to lead off the second, causing both benches and bullpens to clear.