This is the Pastball Podcast, a podcast that gives you an MLB history story quicker than the amount of time you can run around the bases. And I'm your host, Matt. Robin Ventura charges Nolan Ryan's mound. On August 4th, 1993, during a game between the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox, Robin Ventura, a player for the White Sox, charged the mound after being hit by a pitch from Nolan Ryan, the Rangers pitcher. Despite being 20 years older than Ventura, Ryan put Ventura in a headlock and proceeded to land several punches on him.

Four players from both teams cleared the benches. This incident became one of the most memorable brawls in baseball history and highlighted Ryan's toughness and competitive spirit even in his later years. Ventura and Ryan were both ejected from the game, but Ryan's reputation as a fierce competitor was cemented in baseball lore.

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