"It was a big brawl," said Ben Means, 25, a fan from New Carlisle. "I like that kind of enthusiasm. It was sweet. We're excited. It's cool."
That regardingthe Peoria, Dayton Dragons and the Peoria Chiefs 10-minute melee between players and managers on July 24th. It happened in the first innining of the game.
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photo by Dave Munch Dayton Daily News
"Before the first inning was finished Thursday, July 24, at Fifth Third Field, three were hit by pitches.
The victims included:
• Dayton shortstop Zack Cozart, who left when hit in the head.
• Peoria's second baseman, who suffered a broken leg.
• Spectator Chris McCarthy, 44 of Middletown, who was hit by a ball thrown by Peoria starter Julio Castillo. He was treated and released from Miami Valley Hospital."
Read the article HERE
Who's at fault here
Umpires?
Managers?
Castillo?
Is this really what fans want to see at baseball games?
