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Video of St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds Bench Clearing Brawl

Last night, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-4. But not before a bench clearing brawl, started by an altercation between Yadier Molina and Brandon Phillips at home plate. But if you heard what Brandon Phillips said about the Cardinals the day before, you would understand why.

“I hate the Cardinals,” said Phillips. “All they do is bitch and moan about everything, all of them, they’re little bitches, all of ’em. I really hate the Cardinals.” Phillips went on to say, “compared to the Cardinals, I love the Chicago Cubs. Let me make this clear – I hate the Cardinals.”

If them ain’t fightin’ words, I don’t know what are. Watch the video below of the altercation:
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What do you think about the bench clearing brawl? Who was in the wrong? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Kevin Brackett

Kevin Brackett is a professional film and theatre critic. He is also a member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFCA). Since founding Review St. Louis in 2008, he remains editor and operator of the online publication. Kevin is also a co-host of the Reel Spoilers podcast, and former National Vice President of the Technology Student Association (TSA), comprised of over 200,000 members worldwide. E-mail: kevin [at] reviewstl.com.

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Mo Johnson says:

August 11, 2010 at 9:14 am

I don't care who was in the wrong, I just want to see Dusty Baker whoop LaRussa's butt!
josh says:

August 11, 2010 at 9:55 am

Cardinals are not at fault. Obviously the reds have poor sportsmanship and they are no good.
josh says:

August 11, 2010 at 9:57 am

Larussa would whoop him any day
Joel says:

August 11, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Phillips is just a sore loser, I hope that grand slam by Rasmus help his ego a little. How can you say someone else bitches and moans when he is doing it in the media? Grow up Phillips this isn't the MABA league.
Jim F. says:

August 12, 2010 at 2:17 pm

All in all,the bickering was actually good for the rivalry and baseball itself. But, I do believe the behavior of Mr. Cueto was totally unjustified! He clearly commited assault and battery with a deadly weapon with a clear concious of afflicting as much bodily harm as he could. This can not be allowed. I say, send the little punk back to S. America or wherever he came from and let him go back playing on the dirt with his gang rules or, bring him up on charges. 7 day suspension? That's absolutely BULL!!! Commissioner, get a clue!
Arlo says:

August 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Phillips instigated the whole thing by hitting the catcher and the ump on their shin guards with his bat. Very disrespectful and no class on the part of Phillips. I've been a catcher throughout my baseball days and I would have never put up with that.