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Benches Clear in Dramatic World Series Game 7 Incident
2 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Dodgers pitcher hits Blue Jays shortstop with 96.4 mph fastball
- Benches and bullpens clear after the hit-by-pitch incident
- Umpires issue warning to both dugouts to restore order
On November 2, 2025, tensions boiled over in Game 7 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. In the fourth inning, Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski hit Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez on the right hand with a 96.4 mph fastball, prompting a heated confrontation between the players.
Wrobleski had already thrown two high-and-inside pitches to Giménez before the hit-by-pitch incident. Giménez reacted by throwing his arms out, and umpire Jordan Baker quickly stepped in to separate the players. Wrobleski then walked towards the plate, yelling at Giménez as the Blue Jays infielder made his way to first base.
The incident led to both benches and bullpens clearing, with players and coaches converging on the field. After a brief delay, the umpires huddled and crew chief Mark Wegner issued a warning to both dugouts, allowing play to resume.
Wrobleski remained in the game, but was later removed after striking out Nathan Lukes. The Dodgers trailed the Blue Jays 3-1 at the time, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lining out to center field to end the inning.
