Thu May 01 02:00:00 UTC 2025: **Orioles and Yankees Players Clash in Benches-Clearing Incident at Camden Yards**
BALTIMORE, MD – A heated rivalry between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees boiled over Wednesday night at Camden Yards, resulting in a benches-clearing incident during the bottom of the fourth inning. The altercation stemmed from an awkward collision at second base between Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad and Yankees’ second baseman Pablo Reyes.
Kjerstad slid into second after stealing the base, and Reyes, attempting to field a high throw, landed awkwardly on top of Kjerstad. An exchange of words followed, escalating into a full-blown benches-clearing brawl. Both bullpens emptied onto the field, but cooler heads ultimately prevailed, and the game resumed after a brief delay.
This marks the second benches-clearing incident involving Kjerstad and the Yankees this season. In a previous game at Camden Yards on July 12th, Kjerstad was hit by a pitch, triggering another altercation between the two teams. While Wednesday’s incident was less intense than the July clash, it highlights the ongoing tension between these AL East rivals.
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