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Naylor Hit by 96-mph Pitch, Seattle Beats Tigers 4-0

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Josh Naylor was hit by a 96-mph fastball from Tigers pitcher Keider Montero, said it was deliberate, and noted Valdez laughed while Seattle won 4–0.
Naylor collided with Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle at first base, prompting A.J. Hinch to call the slide old-school.
The loss snapped Detroit’s streak, dropping the Tigers to 26-39 and tying for last in the AL Central, while Seattle rose to 34-31 atop the AL West.

History

Historical Context

By 1970, MLB already had a record of bench-clearing fights—from the 1901 Orioles-Baltimore melee to the 1934 Medwick-Owen clash, showing persistent safety issues. That season, which opened on April 6, the American League continued revising rules (including a trade amendment), a climate that set the stage for ongoing future safety measures.

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Story summary

Josh Naylor was hit by a 96-mph fastball from Tigers pitcher Keider Montero, said it was deliberate, and noted Valdez laughed while Seattle won 4–0.
Naylor collided with Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle at first base, prompting A.J. Hinch to call the slide old-school.
The loss snapped Detroit’s streak, dropping the Tigers to 26-39 and tying for last in the AL Central, while Seattle rose to 34-31 atop the AL West.

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