Andrew Benintendi, Grady Sizemore Ejected in Heated Series Finale Between White Sox and Orioles

Benintendi's Bat Flip Sparks Confrontation

Andrew Benintendi's bat flip after hitting a home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's series finale between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles sparked a confrontation between the two teams.

With the White Sox trailing 6-3, Benintendi connected on a 1-2 sinker from Orioles reliever Bryan Baker and sent it 400 feet over the left-field wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

As he rounded the bases, Benintendi flipped his bat high into the air, a gesture that appeared to anger Baker and the Orioles dugout.

Sizemore Intervenes, Benches Clear

Former All-Star Grady Sizemore, now a member of the Orioles' coaching staff, came out of the dugout to confront Benintendi, and both benches quickly cleared.

After a brief standoff, both teams were separated by umpires and the game resumed, but not before Benintendi and Sizemore were ejected.

Aftermath and Implications

The incident is likely to have implications for both teams moving forward.

The White Sox, who were already facing an uphill battle in the AL Central, will now be without one of their best hitters in Benintendi for an extended period.

The Orioles, on the other hand, may have gained some momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season with the ejection of Benintendi, who has been a key contributor to the White Sox's success this season.