Benches Clear Between Dodgers, Astros After Joe Kelly Throws Over Bregman's Head, Buzzes Correa

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The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers met on Tuesday in a 2017 World Series rematch and first time since the 2017 Astros were exposed for their sign-stealing scandal.

So, naturally, there were some fireworks.

In the sixth inning with the Dodgers leading 5-2 and no one on base, Los Angeles reliever Joe Kelly fired a fastball behind Alex Bregman's head on a 3-0 count.

Kelly struck out Carlos Correa to end the inning, but it's what he said afterward that led to the benches clearing. 

Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters after the game that Kelly said, "nice swing, bitch" after the strikeout. He'd thrown at Correa's head earlier in the at-bat.

Carlos Correa and Joe Kelly exchanged words after Kelly struck out Correa. Benches cleared following the exchange. pic.twitter.com/sVHaibpN2y

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