Reds-Pirates Rivalry Escalates with Plunking Incident

0:00On May 3rd, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates rivalry just got spicy. Pittsburgh dominated the first two games of their series with blowout wins, but in the second match-up, Pirates reliever Chris DeVensky plunked Reds. Rookie South Stewart, right in the ribs on the first pitch of the 7th inning. DeVensky even stepped towards Stewart, like he was ready for trouble, and umpires tossed him immediately. This came after the Pirates built a huge lead, making it look like payback time. Word around the park is it might tie back to a home run. Stewart crushed against Pittsburgh back on March 31st, one he kind of admired a bit too. Much for their liking. Stewart was straight baffled after the game, saying he had no clue why it happened, and no one wants to get hurt like that. He appreciated the ump's calling time and handling it quick, calling it blatantly obvious. Reds manager Terry Francona, back that up hard, noting the ejection proved they saw intent too. No warnings needed when it's that clear.

1:00These two square off against Sunday, so tensions could bowl over even more in this heated in-else central clash. Baseball news, powered by AI. This is MLB News Today.