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Base Brawl
I was in the stands watching a 14U tournament game in between my games. Out of state team trails the tournament host 16 - 1 in the 5th inning (no mercy rule in the championship game). BR for the visitors hits a hard ground ball to F5 who completes the throw to F3. BR decks F3 with cross body block. BU immediately calls time and ejects BR. F2 sprints up the line to confront BR. Both benches empty and fans from both sides storm the field. PU and BU try to stay in the middle and prevent an altercation. Fists start flying (players and fans) and I'm calling 911. PU and BU clear out and observe from the pitcher's mound. Twelve police cars respond.
After later games, I was talking to the BU about the proper way to handle a situation when punches are thrown.
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