The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first showdown with the Houston Astros since the cheating scandal rocked the 2017 World Series champions was a frenzy Tuesday night.
The banks would empty out during Los Angeles ‘5-2 victory over Houston thanks to Dodgers’ Joe Kelly pitches toward Astros hitters Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa.
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Kelly buzzed Bregman and Correa’s heads in the sixth inning. She launched herself behind Bregman for a walk and her throw to Correa was over her head.
Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros, right, ducks from a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly as catcher Will Smith catches the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday July 28, 2020 in Houston. Both banks were emptied after entry. (AP Photo / David J. Phillip)
Looking outward, the pitches aimed at Bregman and Correa appeared to be a measure of revenge against the Astros for cheating during the 2017 season.
An MLB investigation earlier this year revealed an elaborate scheme established by the Astros to steal signs and alert players when a breaking ball was approaching. Astros staff members would hit a trash can when they received the sign for a camera installed in center field in Minute Maid Park. The Dodgers would lose to the Astros in the World Series that year.
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Kelly, however, denied deliberately dropping the Astros’ head.
“No. When I was with the Red Sox we beat them in ’18,” he said. “It’s one of those things that I throw competitively. Without fans here, it’s easy to hear some things (from the opposite haven) … there’s something that apparently they didn’t take too kindly. “
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was also unsure.
“I really don’t know, to be honest,” he said. “I know he got behind Bregman 3-0 and lost a fastball. I really don’t think there is any intention behind that. I think those boys were a little offended. Even Correa’s, that was a rupture ball that just fell back. ”
Astros manager Dusty Baker said Kelly was singing to Correa, but nothing was said to provoke the pitcher.
“What really angered everyone … is when he said, ‘Nice swing b — h,'” Baker said. “What are you supposed to do then?”
Baker added: “We didn’t say anything. We don’t start anything. But we don’t take anything either. “
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Correa and Bregman did not speak to reporters after the game.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
