Reds, Yankees Pitchers in Patriotic Standoff Before Independence Day Game

The five-minute standoff set the tone for Cincinnati's sweep of New York, culminating in an 8-4 victory.

Pitchers from both teams refused to leave the field after the national anthem, standing in front of their dugouts.
The standoff lasted over five minutes, with Cincinnati's Graham Ashcraft being the last to leave the field.
Cincinnati players viewed the standoff as a morale booster that contributed to their win.
The Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with an 8-4 victory on July 4th.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone eventually instructed his players to end the standoff to start the game.