Minor league teams clash in benches-clearing brawl in wild scene — with four ejections
A benches-clearing brawl erupted during a minor league baseball game between the Dayton Dragons and Lake County Captains in Dayton, Ohio. The incident was triggered by a controversial call regarding a hit by pitch, leading to four ejections. Dayton's manager expressed disappointment over the umpire's decision and the resulting chaos on the field.
- ▪The brawl occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning with tensions high between the two teams.
- ▪Four players were ejected following the incident, including Dayton's manager Julio Morillo.
- ▪The conflict began after a disputed call on a pitch that appeared to hit Dragons player Esmith Pineda.
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MLB Minor league teams clash in benches-clearing brawl in wild scene — with four ejections By Andrew Battifarano Published May 16, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET Things went from tense to chaotic on Friday night in Dayton, Ohio. Tensions bubbled over in the bottom of the ninth inning between the High-A Dayton Dragons and Lake County Captains, with four players ejected after a fiery benches-clearing incident — and more — in the wake of a controversial call on what appeared to be a hit by pitch. The pandemonium all came with nobody out on a 3-2 offering from Lake County pitcher Donovan Zsak, who appeared to hit Dragons hitter Esmith Pineda on the elbow.
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