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The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are no strangers to on-the-field drama, boasting a history of confrontations that continued this past Sunday.
Albert Abreu, a pitcher not particularly noted for his accuracy, sparked a benches-clearing incident when he hit Randy Arozarena in the midsection late in the game. Tensions ran high as both teams exchanged heated words, with the Bombers seemingly eager to vent some pent-up frustrations.
Bad Look for a Last-Place Yankees Team
While outbursts of emotion can sometimes add a layer of excitement to a closely fought contest, the Yankees’ antics came across as unsightly, given their last-place status.