On May 16, 2000, several Los Angeles Dodgers players and coaches spilled into the stands at Wrigley Field and were part of a brawl after backup catcher Chad Kreuter was purportedly hit in the head while seated in the bullpen down the right-field line.
Kreuter’s cap was taken, and the fight sparked when he attempted to retrieve it. Making the situation all the more confounding, it occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning. The game was delayed for nearly 10 minutes as umpires and stadium personnel worked to gain control.
The Dodgers hung on for a 6-5 victory, though faced significant penalties as it was later announced 19 players and coaches were suspended for their role in the fight.