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Benches Clear After Tommy Pham Confronts Blue Jays Catcher Tyler Heineman

Heineman described the exchange as unprovoked.

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Overview

  • Pham flipped his bat after a seventh-inning walk against Brendon Little, then turned back to confront Tyler Heineman as both benches emptied.
  • George Springer and Ty France intervened at first base to settle Pham down.
  • John Schneider, ejected earlier and in the clubhouse during the incident, later downplayed Pham’s role and emphasized Toronto’s defence and at-bats.
  • Pittsburgh won 5-2 as Toronto committed three errors, leaving the Blue Jays 73-53 and still five games clear atop the AL East.
  • No MLB discipline or definitive explanation for Pham’s actions was reported after the game.