Tempers flared during Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros on Monday night after Astros pitcher Lance McCullers threw behind Rangers slugger Mike Napoli.
Both benches and bullpens completely cleared as the two Texas teams gave each other a piece of their mind.
Lance McCullers throws behind Mike Napoli & then wasn’t backing down when benches cleared #Astros #Rangers
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— Around The Bases POD (@AroundBasesPOD) May 2, 2017
Rangers pitcher Andrew Cashner beamed both Yulieski Gurriel and Jose Altuve earlier in the game, which led to McCuller handling things his way.
If you had Andrew Cashner as the likely cause of the inevitable Rangers/Astros brawl, raise your hand and then put your hand down, you liar.
— Holly (@holly_holl) May 2, 2017
The rivalry between the Rangers and Astros has grown at a rapid pace since the Astros joined the AL West in 2013.