The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 690 - The Baseball Fight
Jul 1, 2025
Dive into the chaotic world of a 1984 baseball brawl between the Padres and Braves, complete with hilarious commentary on player antics. The hosts explore the socio-political climate of the time, including conservatism and its clash with culture. Expect wild stories from the diamond, highlighting unwritten rules and the absurdity of sport clashes. They also touch on the blending of sports and entertainment, pondering the authenticity lost in the spectacle. Laughter ensues as they recount the chaos and camaraderie that define baseball.
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Ed Whitson's Retaliation Pitching
- Ed Whitson was instructed by the Padres manager to retaliate by throwing at Braves pitcher Pascual Perez, escalating the tension.
- The pitchers repeatedly threw inside pitches at Perez, missing multiple times, leading to ejections and growing anger.
Unwritten Rules' Racial Edge
- Baseball's "unwritten rules" police the game to prevent dangerous behavior like intentional throws at batters.
- These rules also have racist underpinnings, policing flair from minority players by white players maintaining control.
Bat Boys Amidst Baseball Brawl
- During the fight, Braves player Bob Horner suited up despite a broken wrist just to join the brawl.
- Padres' bat boys stayed focused on their equipment duties though some were caught up and injured amid the chaos.
