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White Sox baserunner A.J. Pierzysnki collides with Cubs catcher Michael Barrett at home plate during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 20, 2006. The result?
White Sox baserunner A.J. Pierzysnki collides with Cubs catcher Michael Barrett at home plate during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 20, 2006. The result?
The impact ...
The impact …
... the emphatic slap of the plate ...
… the emphatic slap of the plate …
... Pierzynski is safe ...
… Pierzynski is safe …
... Pierzynski and Barrett both get up ...
… Pierzynski and Barrett both get up …
... Barrett with the wind-up ...
… Barrett with the wind-up …
... and the connection ...
… and the connection …
... and the follow through ...
… and the follow through …
... and then things go downhill from there as the White Sox's Scott Podsednik rushes into the fray ...
… and then things go downhill from there as the White Sox’s Scott Podsednik rushes into the fray …
... and Cubs manager Dusty Baker rushes in to stop the fight.
… and Cubs manager Dusty Baker rushes in to stop the fight.
On June 30, 2006, the two made nice before a White Sox-Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Barrett served a 10-day suspension. For the record, Barrett reached out first.
On June 30, 2006, the two made nice before a White Sox-Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Barrett served a 10-day suspension. For the record, Barrett reached out first.