Red Sox Prospect Justin Gonzales Slaps Catcher After Home Run, Igniting High-A Brawl
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 23
Red Sox Prospect Justin Gonzales Slaps Catcher After Home Run, Igniting High-A Brawl
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 23
Summary
Justin Gonzales, Boston's No. 3 prospect, sparked a bench-clearing fight in High-A Greenville after slapping Hub City catcher Cal Stark following a home run.
Cal Stark appeared to say something to Gonzales after his slow trot around the bases, and Gonzales responded by striking Stark in the face near home plate.
The altercation unfolded Wednesday night in South Carolina, where Greenville's game turned chaotic even as Boston's major league club saw its 15-game winning streak end with a 5-1 loss to Baltimore.
The incident quickly went viral, adding an ugly flashpoint to a Red Sox organization that has recently drawn attention for its surge on the field.