The American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees was already a heated affair. But tensions boiled over during Game 5, when three players were ejected after the benches cleared.
It all started in the bottom of the sixth inning when Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle threw a pitch behind Astros batter Alex Bregman. Kahnle was immediately ejected by home plate umpire Carlos Torres, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone was also tossed for arguing the call.
The benches cleared shortly after, and Astros manager A.J. Hinch and pitcher Roberto Osuna were also ejected. It’s unclear what exactly happened during the altercation, but it was clear that tempers had flared.
The ejections had a major impact on the game, as the Astros went on to win 4-1. The ejections also had an impact on the series, as the Astros now lead 3-2 and are one win away from advancing to the World Series.
It’s unclear what disciplinary action, if any, will be taken against the ejected players and managers. But it’s clear that tensions are running high in this series and that emotions are running high. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out in the coming days and if any further disciplinary action is taken.
In any case, it’s clear that Game 5 of the ALCS was an intense affair, and it’s likely that tensions will remain high for the remainder of the series. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out and if any further disciplinary action is taken.
