Astros' and Rangers' Double-A Affiliates Brawl After Hit Batter
The Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A affiliate of the Houston ) and Frisco (Texas Rangers affiliate) faced off in an in-state rivalry Sunday.
When Hooks designated hitter Vasquez got drilled in the leg by pitcher Mendez on the first pitch of the second inning, there was zero hesitation by the batter as to what to do next.
It was go time.
Vasquez dropped his bat and sprinted toward the mound. Although Mendez did not appear eager to fight, the southpaw greeted the charging hitter with a flying glove.
With that, we had ourselves a .
Both benches emptied onto the field, where they converged at the mound. While some players in the middle of the group, there was also extracurricular activity going on at the perimeter. The incident even reached home plate before cooler heads prevailed.
The delayed the game for approximately 11 minutes, according to MiLB.com. Vasquez, Mendez and the Hooks' Ramon (who was on deck at the time of the ) were all ejected. Now, the teams wait to see what suspensions will be handed down.
