The Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays in a heated game that led to benches clearing after an altercation between Genesis Cabrera and Jose Caballero. Cabrera and Caballero exchanged pushes at third base, leading to a confrontation. Both teams separated quickly, and Cabrera later stated it was an overreaction in the heat of the moment. The incident resulted in Cabrera's ejection, but there was no history of animosity between the players. The Rays ultimately won the game, handing the Blue Jays their second straight loss.
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Génesis Cabrera (via interpreter): "It was more the heat of the moment. I think I kind of overreacted a little bit. He looked at me and I just reacted." He says Caballero had been asking him "What's up?" (in Spanish) when they came together... #BlueJays
A grinding, plodding game between the Rays and Blue Jays took a spicy turn in the seventh when Genesis Cabrera and Jose Caballero exchanged pushes at third. But the fracas changed little as the Rays calmly handed the Blue Jays another loss. (@ShiDavidi) https://t.co/75b8I0wHB1
Cabrera on incident with Caballero: “I think kind of overreact a little bit. I mean, he kind of looked at me and I just reacted.” Cabrera said there’s no history there with Caballero. He’s not worried about a potential suspension. #BlueJays
WATCH: Blue Jays-Rays benches clear during odd confrontation at third base https://t.co/HJffMPIYZY
John Schneider on Cabrera/Caballero: “I think they just kind of ended up in each other’s way for the most part. It wasn’t really warranted, anything by anyone. And I think as soon as someone puts their hands up, you defend yourself.” #BlueJays
Schneider on Cabrera ejection: “I think they just kind of ended up in each other's way for the most part. And, you know, it wasn't really warranted. You know, anything by anyone. And I think as soon as someone puts their hands up, you know, you defend yourself” #BlueJays
Benches have cleared between the Blue Jays and Rays after some pushing and shoving. https://t.co/olTeKY7YIv
We’ve got the benches clearing in the Rays-Blue Jays game https://t.co/YCbrws3BLF
The benches clear between the Blue Jays and Rays 😳 🎥: @BallyRays https://t.co/EQKBakdRjY
BENCHES CLEAR IN TAMPA https://t.co/v6QUylCWm0
Tempers flaring between the Blue Jays and Rays. (via @BallyRays) https://t.co/746XKnFlwL
The Blue Jays and the Rays getting into it. 👀 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/J9AQmtDDXf
Benches clear between the Blue Jays and Rays after an altercation at third (via @BallyRays) https://t.co/1faw3gqnoh
The benches have cleared here in Tampa. Genesis Cabrera was right in the middle of it, but the two teams separate quickly. #BlueJays
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