This happened last week in a game against South Bend, when West Michigan outfielder Jacob Robson laid down one of the bunts that so often for him in April have been base hits.
This time he was out, courtesy of a high tag in the face by South Bend’s first baseman.
Robson didn’t appreciate the face-wash. And neither did teammates who scrapped with South Bend players in one of those infield spats that follow when emotions are high and, fortunately, the temptation to throw punches is low.
Robson later apologized to his Whitecaps manager, Mike Rabelo.