Anderson and Ramirez to be suspended after White Sox-Guardians fight

A wild brawl burst during the White Sox 7-4  victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Tim Anderson dropped his glove while Jose Ramirez dropped Chicago’s shortstop and the later landed a looping right hook to Anderson’s jaw when the infield stars squared off and started throwing punches at second base.

It is most certain that both players will be facing suspensions for their roles in a lengthy bench-clearing melee that led to six ejections and heightened bad blood between the AL Central rivals.

“From the second I set foot in the clubhouse, I could tell these teams don’t like each other,” said Cleveland starter Noah Syndergaard, “And I don’t think it’s going to be resolved anytime soon.” After Anderson and Ramirez fight went off, both benches and bullpens poured onto the field, leading to some chaotic moments in one of the nastiest fights in the MLB franchise in last years.

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“It’s not funny, but boys will be boys,” said Guardians manager Terry Francona, who was ejected following the fracas, which began after Ramírez slid headfirst into second base between Anderson’s legs.