Puig goes after Strop after getting hit by a pitch, a breakdown

Jun 29, 2019 1.6M views 2:10
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What Happened

In the bottom of the eighth inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, outfielder Yasiel Puig of the Reds steps to the plate with a runner on second base and two outs. The Cubs pitcher, Pedro Strop, appears to be pitching around Puig, throwing two balls to start the at-bat. Puig takes exception to Strop's apparent strategy of not challenging him, gesturing and voicing his displeasure to the Cubs catcher. The exchange grows heated, with Puig accusing Strop of being a "chicken" and refusing to pitch to him. Strop then hits Puig with a pitch, prompting an immediate reaction from the Reds outfielder. Puig charges towards Strop, shouting expletives and challenging him. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo quickly intervenes, trying to hold Puig back, but Reds veteran Joey Votto steps in to pull Puig away from the confrontation. The benches and bullpens clear as the teams converge on the mound, but the situation is ultimately diffused without any major physical altercation. Throughout the exchange, Puig can be seen repeatedly calling Strop a "bitch" and daring him to come closer. Strop appears shaken by Puig's aggressive response, with his coaches trying to calm him down and keep him away from the Reds outfielder. The incident highlights the intensity and emotion that can arise during a heated in-game rivalry between two competitive teams fighting for a playoff spot. Despite the theatrics, the game continues with the Cubs leading the Reds by a narrow one-run margin in the late innings. The animosity between the two players and the potential for further retaliation will likely add an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the remainder of the series between these NL Central foes.

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