Benches clear as Orioles and Red Sox clash over controversial slide

On September 4, 2026, during a game in Baltimore, the benches cleared between the Orioles and Red Sox. The incident occurred after Luis Robert Jr. grounded into a double play, with Blaze Alexander's slide into second base causing tension. Trevor Story of the Red Sox took issue with the slide, leading to an exchange of words. The game ended with the Red Sox winning 1-0, thanks to a home run by Mickey Gasper.