Crosstown Classic

MLB interleague play 2006 has started, and one of the first AL-NL matchups of the season features the Chicago Cubs at the Chicago White Sox. Players always say that there isn't really a rivalry (and that the rivalry is only really between the fans), but you know tensions always run high and know they play with a bit more fire so that they can claim bragging rights in the Windy City. The first game was on Friday, and although the intensity lived up to its billing early, the end result was a laugher, as the Sox ran away with it 6-1.

Saturday's game was also a blowout Sox victory (final was 7-0), but will probably be remembered for years. There was a huge collision at home plate between Cubs catcher Michael Barrett and Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Some words were exchanged before Barrett unleashed a sucker punch on Pierzynski, which led to a good ol' fashioned bench clearing brawl. Fines and suspensions will be handed down by the MLB for what happened, but the fight will certainly make the next four Cubs-Sox matchups in 2006 something to look forward to!