Did any one else see the video replay of this fight between a Royals pitcher and catcher.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A season of frustrating losses has taken its toll on the Kansas City Royals.
Starting pitcher Runelvys Hernandez and catcher John Buck exchanged punches in the dugout Tuesday night, but the Royals regrouped for a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians in the 1,000th game at Jacobs Field.
"It's September and there was some sort of misunderstanding," Royals manager Buddy Bell said. "Something was said and both guys are extremely competitive, but they have to have a little more poise. We met and straightened things out."
After striking out Ryan Garko with two runners on to end the third inning, Hernandez (6-9) jogged to the dugout, pointed at Buck and began yelling. The players charged each other and began throwing punches before being separated by teammates and coaches.
"Nothing happened," Hernandez insisted despite being told the skirmish was shown on television. "Everything's cool. Let's talk about the game. This was a good win. I thank my teammates for doing a good job."
Both players remained in the game after the fight, and Hernandez allowed three runs over five innings to earn the win. It was Kansas City's first victory in Cleveland since July 20, 2005.
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