Nationals-Giants erupts in ugly brawl as Bryce Harper charges the mound after being hit by a pitch

With Washington leading 2-0 during an at-bat in the eighth inning, Strickland beamed Harper in the hip. Harper angrily pointed his bat at Strickland and then charged the mound, swinging his fists at Strickland. Both players threw several punches as the teams stormed the field.

With Washington leading 2-0 during an at-bat in the eighth inning, Strickland beamed Harper in the hip.

Harper angrily pointed his bat at Strickland and then charged the mound, swinging his fists at Strickland. Both players threw several punches as the teams stormed the field.

The two benches did a good job of not escalating the fight further, keeping it to just Strickland and Harper. Both players were ejected.

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Strickland was so heated that Hunter Pence took a beating of his own trying to get Strickland off the field.

It wouldn't be surprising if suspensions follow.

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