San Diego's Carlos Quentin took offense to being hit by a pitch (and some comments) from Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke in last night's game, which led to a broken left collarbone for Greinke.
When Quentin charged the mound, Greinke lowered his (left) shoulder and that's likely when the injury occurred during what resulted into a benches-clearing brawl.
“That’s just stupid, that’s what it is,” [Dodgers manager Don] Mattingly told reporters, per Steve Dilbeck of the L.A. Times. “He should not play a game until Zack can pitch.
“He caused the whole thing. Nothing happens if he goes to first base.
That’s zero understanding of the game of baseball. He’s not throwing at
him 3-2 in a 2-1 game.”
After the game, Matt Kemp and Quentin nearly got into it in the parking lot, but the two were separated by Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Over the past two seasons, no player was hit more than Quentin: 2011 (23 HBPs) and 2012 (17).
These two teams will play again starting Monday in Los Angeles.
