California high school baseball teams brawl after broom taunt

An investigation is underway after two Southern California highschool baseball groups bought right into a brawl throughout postgame handshakes.

Norwalk High School earned a 3-2 victory over Mayfair for its second consecutive win over the varsity Wednesday, finishing the two-game sweep of their common season collection. To have fun, a Norwalk participant introduced a brush to the postgame handshakes and swept dwelling plate on the entrance of the road.

A number of spectators advised the participant to place the broom away or within the dugout, however he didn’t oblige.

“Respect the sport,” one lady yelled.

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Two California highschool baseball groups bought right into a brawl following a taunt within the postgame handshake line.

Phrases appeared to be exchanged after the handshakes, however fists began flying throughout. Fred Robledo, sports activities editor of the Southern California Newspaper Group, told KCAL News a Mayfair coach was “swinging at some gamers.” 

Coaches and different employees tried to interrupt up the battle whereas different spectators got here onto the sector.

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Adults off the sector may be heard blaming the Norwalk coach for the brawl. A person in a button-down shirt was additionally seen holding a bat in his arms arguing with any individual, which Robledo says was a dad or mum.

“The NHS and Mayfair administrations, at the side of the California Interscholastic Federation, are at the moment conducting an investigation and can determine on the course of any unsportsmanlike acts,” the Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District mentioned in an announcement. The CIF added that it’s “gathering data.”

A member of the Kansas Metropolis Royals’ grounds crew works the sector in preparation for the 2023 baseball season March 29, 2023, at Kauffman stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Mo.  (AP Photograph/Charlie Riedel)

“An replace might be launched as soon as the investigation is full,” the group mentioned.

Norwalk Principal Dr. David Olea mentioned his college is “at the moment conducting an investigation and dealing with our dad and mom to handle yesterday’s actions and the implications that may comply with.”

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The victory gave Norwalk a 21-5 file on the season and a 14-0 file within the Mid Cities League. Norwalk received the faculties’ first assembly April 28, 9-5. The 2 break up the season collection final yr, and each groups are within the playoffs, however repercussions are anticipated.