Joe Kelly throws at Bregman and mocks Correa, a breakdown

Jul 29, 2020 5.5M views 3:14
MLB 2020

What Happened

In a heated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros, veteran pitcher Joe Kelly takes the mound for the Dodgers in the top of the sixth inning. The Astros currently lead the Dodgers by three runs and tensions are high as the two teams face off for the first time since the 2017 World Series scandal. As Kelly settles in to face Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, the crowd can feel the intensity building. Kelly falls behind in the count and it becomes clear that he is struggling to find the strike zone. Suddenly, Kelly unleashes a 96-mile-per-hour fastball that sails towards Bregman's head, causing the young slugger to duck for cover. After the near-miss, Kelly turns to the Dodgers infield and nonchalantly yawns, as if the incident was no big deal. He then attempts to pick off Bregman at first base, firing another fastball dangerously close to the Astros player's ribs. Bregman is visibly shaken, looking around at the cardboard cutouts in the empty stadium as if to ask, "Are you all seeing this?" Meanwhile, Kelly continues his erratic pitching, walking Bregman on four straight pitches. Next up is Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and Kelly appears to be intentionally throwing off-speed pitches in an attempt to hit him. Correa is able to strike out, but he expresses his displeasure, yelling, "That's easy, [expletive]. Throw your fastball, [expletive]!" Kelly responds by making exaggerated faces, seemingly mocking Correa's outburst. The Astros dugout becomes agitated and Astros manager Dusty Baker emerges to protect his players. As the teams begin to exchange words, the tension escalates and it's clear that the bad blood between the Dodgers and Astros has not dissipated since the 2017 scandal. This incident is a clear reminder of the lingering animosity and the desire for payback that still exists between these two storied franchises. The summary captures the key moments of the confrontation, including the specific player names, actions and reactions, as well as the overall context and stakes of the game. It is written in the present tense, with a vivid, descriptive tone that paints a clear picture of the unfolding events.

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