The Reds faced a delay in their game against the Yankees on Thursday due to a standoff between the players. According to reports, Reds infielders Graham Ashcraft and Carson Spiers had a disagreement with Yankees’ Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet before the game began. After the national anthem, the two Reds players stood at attention for over five minutes, with Spiers eventually walking back to the dugout while Ashcraft remained on the field.
The Reds took to social media to share a video of the standoff, which caused quite a stir among fans and pundits alike. It was unclear what sparked the dispute, but it seemed that tempers had flared during warm-ups.
Despite the delay, Cincinnati ended up beating New York 8-4 to sweep the three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Reds will now be returning home this weekend, where they will host the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park.
It was an eventful game that ended with the Reds celebrating their victory over the Yankees, marking a successful end to their series on the road. While there were some tense moments throughout the game, it ultimately proved to be a thrilling contest that kept fans on edge until the very end.