After Nick Castellanos is struck by a 96-mph sinker, the benches of the Phillies and Rays clear.
As well, Bryce Harper joined the fray.
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies embodied their "fightin' Phils" slogan as they rallied after one of their teammates was struck by a pitch during a crucial inning.
In the eighth inning, both benches cleared after Nick Castellanos was hit by a pitch from Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta. Uceta was subsequently ejected from the game.
After giving up a double to Bryce Harper and a home run to Trea Turner, Uceta pointed at the pitcher as the umpire intervened between them.
Uceta was tossed by the umpires after Harper started jawing at him from second base, causing the benches and bullpens to clear.
The Phillies won the game 9-4, improving to an MLB-best 87-58.
The Rays are currently on track to miss the postseason for the first time since 2018, with their record falling to 71-74.
The Phillies have a chance to sweep the series against Tampa Bay as they close out their three-game series at 6:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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