Tensions flared during the second inning of Sunday’s Super Regional game between Florida and Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
With two outs and a runner on second, Clemson’s Nolan Nawrocki hit a slow roller toward first base. Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone fielded the ball and tagged Nawrocki aggressively, prompting Nawrocki to lower his shoulder and collide with Caglianone in the base path.The confrontation quickly escalated as the two exchanged words and shoves. Clemson’s dugout partially emptied as players rushed to support Nawrocki. Following a lengthy review by the umpires and NCAA officials, only one ejection was made: Clemson’s Jack Crighton, who had been on second base and was rounding third as the incident unfolded.
It was an interesting moment, and one that leads to reactions. Here is a look at social media reacted to the benches clearing.