Benches clear at Game 7 of World Series after LAs Wrobleski hits Torontos Gimnez with fastball
Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski ignited a benches-clearing incident in Game 7 of the World Series when he hit Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a fastball in the fourth inning. This came after two high-and-inside pitches, drawing immediate attention from umpire Jordan Baker, who stepped in to separate the players. Following a brief delay, the umpires issued warnings to both teams, reflecting the heightened emotions of the game. After the incident, Wrobleski struck out Nathan Lukes but left the game to a chorus of boos, with the Dodgers trailing 3-1. Tyler Glasnow took the mound, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
made the final out of the inning, maintaining the Blue Jays' lead. This moment underscored the intensity of the World Series and the stakes involved for both teams. The game continued with significant tension as players and fans reacted to the situation. Such incidents can have lasting effects on team dynamics and player relationships in high-stakes games.