MLB Twitter Was in Disbelief Over Tim Anderson, Jose Ramirez Skirmish

Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez’s melee left baseball fans in awe.

Tempers flared during Saturday’s AL Central rivalry clash between the White Sox and Guardians as José Ramírez and Tim Anderson exchanged punches in a shocking fight at second base.

After Ramírez slid in safe with a double during the bottom of the sixth inning, he appeared to take issue with something Anderson did while attempting to apply the tag.

After exchanging some words, the pair squared up and began swinging at one another. Ramírez caught the most significant blow of the bunch, sending Anderson falling backwards onto the ground after connecting with a vicious right hook.

The unexpected melee between Anderson and Ramírez had MLB fans in total disbelief, as they raced to social media with plenty of jokes and reactions. 

José Ramírez and Tim Anderson got in a fight in Guardians-White Sox 😯

(via @NBCSWhiteSox) pic.twitter.com/Hg83LD3RJH

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 6, 2023

Losing my mind at the umpire realizing that they're actually going to square up and immediately transitioning into a boxing referee https://t.co/CIbr44mAyX

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 6, 2023

I know Tim Anderson defense isn't the best but GOD DAMN https://t.co/KfnbiWoOqS

— Tony X (@soIoucity) August 6, 2023

Tim Anderson’s hitting struggles continue https://t.co/wiPCmK7RSr

— Alex Healy (@TheHealy6) August 6, 2023

The best MLB fight I've ever seen... https://t.co/nj3vMxA3ey

— Jared Smith (@jaredleesmith) August 6, 2023

...and your winner by sixth inning TKO, Jose Ramirez! https://t.co/8Qcxpi3weQ pic.twitter.com/NbcGErEDJB

— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) August 6, 2023

My favorite part of the night is going from an intense brawl immediately to "SpongeBob SquarePants" playing on the PA system.

— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) August 6, 2023

Most offense we’ve seen from Cleveland all season https://t.co/r2f3NKFnlp

— D.J. Short (@djshort) August 6, 2023

JRam got that Odor in him https://t.co/vueKg96Pmi

— Giannis Auntiegotapoodle (@TooMuchMortons_) August 6, 2023

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— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) August 6, 2023