The 2004 Boston Brawl! On July 24, the two American League East rivals engaged in a slugfest ultimately won by Boston, 11-10 -- but this one was much more than a box score. In the 6th inning, Bronson Arroyo drilled Alex Rodriguez in the elbow with a pitch. A-Rod was not thrilled about this. Seconds later, everything happened: Rodriguez took some steps toward the mound until Boston catcher Jason Varitek put himself in his way. They exchanged shouts, and, soon, shoves: Both teams' rosters and bullpens then erupted along the first-base line. Gabe Kapler was glaring. It's hard to say just where th

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