The Reds Pirates Brawl That Changed Everything | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Seven years ago, baseball turned fiery as the Reds and Pirates clashed in a wild ninth-inning brawl at Great American Ball Park—pitcher Amir Garrett charged the dugout, sparking chaos that drew nearly everyone on the field. Tensions had simmered all season, including a prior ejection-and-return incident with Reds manager David Bell. Garrett was suspended seven games (later reduced to five), and even recently traded Yasiel Puig got caught in the melee. Though the Pirates won 11-4, the brawl became the day’s unforgettable story—a raw, passionate moment that still echoes when these rivals face off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f6a7fb8b2f8ee26