On a 3-2 count in a one run game, Zack Grienke threw a pitch high and tight that hit Padres left fielder Carlos Quentin in the shoulder. Some words were exchanged after the pitch that led to Quentin charging the mound and tackling Grienke. Following close behind was catcher AJ Ellis, and closely behind him the two teams benches. The reason this is such a huge deal isn't just because there was a brawl, but because Grienke suffered a broken collarbone and will be out for 6-8 weeks. This is a major blow to the Dodgers, who signed Grienke to a $147 million dollar contract this offseason and is the ace of the staff.
Quentin, Grienke, and Ellis were all thrown out of the game, but Matt Kemp of the Dodgers wasn't too pleased with Quentin's actions. "I think Carlos Quentin went to Stanford," Kemp told reporters. "I heard there's some smart people at Stanford. That wasn't too smart."
Said Mattingly, "Nothing happens if he goes to first base like in baseball you know you do, because you know he's not throwing at you 3-2 in a 2-1 game. That's zero understanding of the game of baseball. He shouldn't play a game until Greinke can pitch."
