Watch: MLB Fan Sparks Massive Brawl at Dodgers vs Red Sox Game After Throwing Beer at Woman

An MLB fan incited a massive brawl at the Dodgers vs. Red Sox game after throwing a beer at a woman, leading to chaos and intense reactions from both teams' supporters.

Published on Jul 23, 2024  |  11:31 AM IST |  87.9K
 MLB Fan Throwing Beer at Woman (PC:Twitter)
MLB Fan Throwing Beer at Woman (PC:Twitter)

A fan brawl erupted during Sunday night's Dodgers vs. Red Sox game, sparked by an incident where a man allegedly poured his beer on a woman. The altercation involved two couples and took place in the lower bowl area of the stadium, near the third baseline.

Footage captured by onlookers showed security personnel attempting to de-escalate the situation. However, tensions flared when one woman appeared to pour liquid on the man she was arguing with.

Beer thrown at woman incites brawl at MLB game

In retaliation, the man threw his entire beverage in her face, igniting a brawl involving several other spectators. The melee continued for several seconds, attracting the attention of Dodgers stars Teoscar Hernandez, Shohei Ohtani, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Hernandez humorously remarked about the incident, suggesting he felt like throwing punches himself. The fight occurred during the first inning, but security eventually managed to break up the altercation. It remains unclear whether any arrests were made or if anyone was ejected from the stadium.


Dodger Stadium has a history of fan altercations. In April, two fans engaged in a fight in the parking lot, and in another incident, an individual was escorted out by four security guards. These altercations are not limited to fans; sometimes emotions spill onto the field, leading to player confrontations.

A notable on-field altercation occurred during the SEC Women’s Basketball Championship in March. The University of South Carolina Gamecocks were on the verge of a significant victory when a fight broke out. As the Gamecocks were heading to their timeout huddle, forward Ashlynn Watkins confronted LSU point guard Flau’jae Johnson. Johnson responded by shoving Watkins, prompting South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso to shove Johnson forcefully, causing her to hit the ground. This incident led to both benches clearing and a subsequent melee.

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Rules were made to prevent brawl on and off the field

According to NCAA rules, players are prohibited from leaving the bench during an altercation. Consequently, LSU and South Carolina finished the last 2:08 of the game with only five players each. Cardoso was ejected from the contest for her involvement.

Also read: Watch: Shohei Ohtani Amazes MLB Fans With 30th Home Run of 473 Foot 116.7 MPH Out of Dodgers Stadium vs Red Sox

These incidents illustrate how the intensity and passion of sports can sometimes lead to physical confrontations. However, they are both in the stands and on the field. Security and officials are typically able to manage these situations. Now they underscore the volatile nature of highly competitive environments.

The Dodgers-Red Sox altercation is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live sports events. Fans and players alike can sometimes let emotions get the better of them. It has resulted in scenes that disrupt the flow of the game. 

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The brawl at the Dodgers vs. Red Sox game is part of a broader pattern of fan and player altercations in sports. While these incidents can be disruptive, they also highlight the intense emotions that sports can evoke. 

Let us know in the comments what you would do if you ever faced such a situation.

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