Luis Cruz incites brawl in Canada-Mexico game
Luis Cruz - SS - Los Angeles Dodgers
March 9, 2013 - 8:20 PM ET
Luis Cruz incited a benches-clearing brawl in Saturday's WBC game between Team Mexico and Team Canada.
Cruz, Mexico's starting third baseman, directed pitcher Arnold Leon to hit Canada's Rene Tosoni with a pitch after Canadian catcher Chris Robinson laid down a successful bunt single with Canada leading 9-3 in the top of the ninth inning. It was a fair bunt by Robinson because having a strong run differential is crucial to advancing out of pool play. Cruz also threw the first punch when the teams met angrily in front of home plate. He seems likely to face a suspension for both the World Baseball Classic and a few regular-season MLB games. The Dodgers probably aren't too thrilled.
Source: WorldBaseballClassic.com