Did the Athletics throw at the Orioles intentionally?
The Oakland Athletics hit three Baltimore Orioles last night and nearly hit more. Adam Jones got the worst pegging and Buck Showalter was clearly not happy. The umpires let the Athletics get away with it just like when the Athletics threw at Manny Machado.
Sometimes balls get away but three times in a game is a little much and the ball thrown at Jones clearly looked intentional. The ball was near Jones’ head and was a very dangerous pitch.
Hardy was also hit in the helmet which was a dangerous pitch. That hit should have received a warning.
I am not surprised that the Athletics would throw at the Orioles after all that has gone on but I am disappointed by the umpires and Orioles reaction. Showalter was clearly unhappy but no Orioles threw back and the umpires did not even issue a warning.
The umpires should have issued a warning after the second hit batter. Especially since the Orioles and Athletics have had benches clear twice already this season.
Do I think the Athletics threw at the Orioles? It is more than likely, I would say I am 90% sure that they did it on purpose.
I am extremely disappointed at the MLB’s oversite. History shows that the MLB has been extremely unfair and clueless when it comes to suspensions.
