On Wednesday night, a heated moment unfolded during the game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles when benches cleared following a collision at second base. Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes, filling in for the injured Jazz Chisholm Jr., collided with Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad during an attempted steal. The impact sparked an immediate reaction from Kjerstad, who stood up visibly upset, prompting Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe to intervene. Tensions flared as both teams' benches and bullpens rushed to the scene, but the situation was defused without any punches or ejections.

This incident adds another layer to the growing rivalry between these American League East contenders, especially after the Yankees' recent lopsided victory against the Orioles. Interestingly, this isn't the first clash involving Kjerstad and the Yankees; he was previously hit in the helmet by Yankees closer Clay Holmes, leading to another benches-clearing event. With the competitive spirit rising, both teams will keep a close eye on further encounters this season.