Who knew it was going to be Fight Night on Saturday in baseball?
Perhaps not since Jose Bautista got decked by Rougned Odor have we seen two baseball players square off and actually throw punches, until Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson did, with Ramirez nailing Anderson with a punch that knocked the Chicago White Sox shortstop down and leading to a “DOWN GOES ANDERSON!” call.
What led to that whole thing? We’ll find out, I’m sure. But there are a bunch of photos snapped of the whole thing that led to quite a brawl with other players.
Here’s a look:
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) stands over Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after Ramirez slid into second with an RBI double during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramírez (11) and Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson, right, square off during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Chicago White Sox’s Michael Kopech, right, holds back Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez, second from right, as Ramirez and Tim Anderson fight in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Chicago White Sox’s Michael Kopech, left, holds Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramírez, center, as White Sox’s Tim Anderson throws a punch during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Cleveland. Anderson and Ramírez were among those ejected. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 05: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians and Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox start to fight as umpire Malachi Moore #44 gets between them during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 05: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians (fourth from left) is restrained as Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox falls to the ground during a fight in the sixth inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Umpire Malachi Moore tries to separate Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) after Ramirez slid into second with an RBI double during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Umpire Malachi Moore tries to separate Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) after Ramirez slid into second with an RBI double during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Umpire Malachi Moore tries to separate Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) after Ramirez slid into second with an RBI double during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) fights Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) raises his fists to fight Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Teammates hold back Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) after Anderson and Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) got into a fight during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports