Benches clear during Tigers-Mariners skirmish on August 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
A skirmish occurred in the eighth inning of the game between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers on August 5. Both teams' benches and bullpens cleared after Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier hit Gleyber Torres, following a series of hit batters earlier in the game. Mariners manager Dan Wilson and Speier were ejected after the incident. The tensions escalated after Tigers pitcher Enmanuel De Jesus hit Cal Raleigh with a pitch, contributing to the confrontational atmosphere.
- •The skirmish took place in the eighth inning.
- •Speier hit Gleyber Torres, prompting the confrontation.
- •Manager Dan Wilson and pitch Gabe Speier were ejected.
- •Three Tigers were hit by Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo earlier.
- •Enmanuel De Jesus hit Cal Raleigh with a pitch before the altercation.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Benches, bullpens clear in brief skirmish between Tigers-Mariners
"There was a mini-skirmish in the eighth inning between the Mariners and Tigers Wednesday night.
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