Benches Clear in Orioles' 5-4 Win Over Yankees

A brief bench-clearing incident occurred during the Baltimore Orioles' 5-4 win over the New York Yankees after Orioles' Heston Kjerstad stole second base and Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes landed on his head while attempting to catch a high throw. Words were exchanged between Kjerstad and Reyes, prompting players from both teams to gather around second base, but the situation de-escalated quickly without any ejections or violence. The contact appeared accidental, and both players later acknowledged the incident was fueled by in-the-moment emotions. This was not the first tense encounter between Kjerstad and the Yankees, as a similar situation arose last July when Kjerstad was hit by a pitch. The game itself saw early scoring from both sides, with the Orioles ultimately securing a much-needed series win over their division rivals. The Orioles hope this series victory can serve as momentum following a difficult start to their season.