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Originally Posted by penbrook
Because Donaldson getting hit was to get back from Moose getting hit. Warnings are drawn and that should be that. But Donaldson thought we were coming after him. Tulo got hit on accident on a 0-2 count but why Escobar getting hit was so blatant because it was the first batter of the very next inning. He knew what he had to do
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So the Royals are allowed to hit Donaldson after Moose gets hit on accident.
The Jays are NOT allowed to hit Escobar after Tulo gets hit on accident.
Got it.
Of COURSE it was blatant - that's not the point. Neither side is even arguing that the pitches weren't clear purpose pitches. My question is why you believe the Royals purpose pitch was acceptable and the Jays pitch wasn't?
The warning didn't settle things nor should it have by the Royals very own calculus. Once their SS got hit on accident after the warning, the Royals SS became fair game, just as their 3b was fair game when Moose got hit.