Tempers flared in Texas this past weekend when a college baseball game between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M turned into a chaotic brawl, leaving nine players suspended and two schools significantly lighter in the wallet.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rivals were locked in a tense game that came down to Prairie View A&M’s final at-bat. Trenton Bush clinched a walk-off RBI, sparking wild celebrations around second base. But instead of a jubilant ending, the game took a dark turn when a Jackson State player charged in from the outfield. What followed was a scene straight out of a WWE script—a massive pile-up near second base, with players shoving and tumbling like they were auditioning for a new contact sport.

Just when things seemed to calm down, tensions reignited near home plate as players from both teams exchanged heated words. One Jackson State player decided to take it up a notch by hurling Bush’s bat into the stands. A Prairie View A&M coach, clearly channeling his inner superhero, raced in to break up what could have been Round Two of the melee, yelling at his team to retreat to their dugout.

Meanwhile, the public address announcer at Prairie View A&M’s home field pleaded with fans to stay out of the chaos, a smart move considering how rowdy spectators can sometimes make things even messier.

After a thorough investigation, the SWAC handed down suspensions to six Jackson State players and three Prairie View A&M players, each set to miss the next four games. Both schools were also hit with hefty $25,000 fines—a pricey reminder that brawling doesn’t come cheap.

Despite the animosity, the teams faced off again the very next day. This time, Prairie View A&M emerged victorious with a 9-5 win, and thankfully, no punches—or bats—were thrown.

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