On Thursday, a standoff between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees caused a delay in their game at Yankee Stadium. The incident involved Reds infielders Graham Ashcraft and Carson Spiers, who had a heated argument with Yankees’ Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet before the game began. After the national anthem, Ashcraft and Spiers stood at attention for over five minutes, with Spiers eventually walking back to the dugout while Ashcraft remained on the field.
The Reds posted a video of the standoff on social media, sparking controversy and debate among fans. It was reported that Yankees manager Aaron Boone instructed his players to end the standoff, but it was too late to prevent a significant delay in the start of the game. Despite this setback, Cincinnati ended up beating New York 8-4 to sweep the three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
As they celebrate their victory over the Yankees, the Reds will now be back at home this weekend, hosting the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park. The series on the road has been eventful for Cincinnati, marked by several controversies and disputes that have added excitement to their games. With their successful end to this series, they are looking forward to welcoming fans back home and continuing their winning streak against their upcoming opponents.
