Social distancing eschewed with bench-clearing melee at Astros-A's game

Social distancing eschewed with bench-clearing melee at Astros-A's game
  • AL West rivals brawl after Laureano charges Houston dugout
  • Harsh discipline looms as social distancing protocol is flouted
  • Oakland win ninth straight game to remain atop AL standings

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.

The Athletics’ ninth straight win was far overshadowed by what erupted in the seventh inning at the Coliseum.

Laureano wasn't happy with the Astros after he got hit by a pitch pic.twitter.com/ysiXICstKb

Laureano charges the Astros dugout and the brawl breaks out pic.twitter.com/CQ2K8kFnlb

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