Baseball Brawl at Yankee Stadium: Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees Face Off in Controversial Standoff, Sweeping the Series Despite Delay

The Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees faced a standoff that delayed Thursday’s game at Yankee Stadium. It all started when Reds infielders Graham Ashcraft and Carson Spiers had a disagreement with Yankees’ Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet before the game began. After the national anthem, Ashcraft and Spiers stood at attention for over five minutes, with Spiers eventually walking back to the dugout while Ashcraft stayed on the field.

The Reds took to social media to post a video of the standoff, sparking controversy on both sides. According to reports, Yankees manager Aaron Boone instructed his players to end the standoff, but it was too late as it caused a delay in the game. Despite this setback, Cincinnati ended up beating New York 8-4 to sweep the three-game series at Yankee Stadium.

With their successful road trip behind them, the Reds will now be back at home this weekend, hosting the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park. The series ends on a high note as Reds celebrate their victory over their rivals.