Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) raises his fists to fight Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB world reacts to Tim Anderson-Jose Ramirez fight, ensuing brawl

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated 8/5/23

On Saturday night, Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox and Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians got into an epic fight. Punches were thrown after the two exchanged words at second base after Ramirez slid into the bag as Anderson applied the tag while straddling the base.

The video shows both players in the boxing position, and Ramirez landed at least one solid punch on Anderson’s jaw. Benches immediately cleared, and the players were separated. Things initially seem to calm down, but then for a second time benches cleared and fights broke out.

This overall was an epic baseball fight, and social media went crazy over it.

MLB World reacts to epic Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians fight between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez with a MEAN right hand right to Tim Anderson’s jaw pic.twitter.com/5hZBF8gvJy

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 6, 2023

Tim Anderson’s lack of power continues at the plate and in fights, not a good look

— Zachary Polzer (@zacplzr) August 6, 2023

Dang we have UFC Nashville, WWE SummerSlam, and a fight card in Cleveland now

— DProdigy (@DProdiogy) August 6, 2023

TA got SLUMPED! What a right handed hook by Jose sheesh

— B3_Bets (@b3_bets) August 6, 2023

In all my years of watching baseball, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen players actually square up like boxers

— Justin Dixon (@Justin__Dixon) August 6, 2023

ELOY LIMPING IN THE BACK LMAO

— SHOHEIBOMBSSSS(40 HR) (@SHOHEIBOMBSSS) August 6, 2023

Umpire was like I don’t get paid enough for this

— BGN Hoops (@BGNHoops) August 6, 2023

Shoutout Jose Bautista man, he took a harder blow than that and stayed on his feet. Anderson was taken to night night land tonight

— Outlaw (@AdvanCed_OutlAw) August 6, 2023

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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