Cardinals and Reds Brawl and Johnny Cueto Kicks Everybody, a breakdown

Mar 19, 2020 1.2M views 2:16
MLB Cincinnati Reds 2020

What Happened

The 2010 National League Central division race between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds is reaching a boiling point. In the aftermath of controversial comments made by Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips about his dislike for the Cardinals, tensions escalate further during the teams' next matchup. As Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto steps to the mound, the benches clear and a full-scale brawl erupts. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Phillips exchange words and shoves, with Molina taking exception to Phillips' previous disparaging remarks about the Cardinals. Veteran Reds third baseman Scott Rolen attempts to play peacemaker, trying to calm the situation, but the managers, Tony La Russa of the Cardinals and Dusty Baker of the Reds, continue to yell at each other from the dugouts. As the scuffle continues to escalate, Cueto finds himself pinned against the netting behind home plate. Fearing for his safety, the right-hander lashes out, unleashing a series of vicious kicks that strike several players, including Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue, who takes a direct blow to the face. The chaotic scene leaves both teams stunned, with players and coaches on both sides visibly shocked by Cueto's actions. Despite the intensity of the confrontation, the umpires are eventually able to separate the players and restore order. Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter expresses his displeasure with the incident, telling the umpires, "That's on you." Meanwhile, Rolen once again steps in, trying to diffuse the lingering tension between the two sides. In the aftermath of the brawl, the division race between the Cardinals and Reds remains tight, with both teams jockeying for position. The bad blood between the rivals will continue to simmer, as the heated exchange has left a lasting impact on the players and the fans. The events of this day will be remembered as a defining moment in the heated rivalry between these two National League Central foes.

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we are going back to 2010 reds and

Cardinals are in a race for the division

things are heated Brandon Phillips

coming up and this is what he said I'd

play these guys with one leg we have to