In a game marred by conflict at the Beijing Olympics, the United States of America beats the host Chinese national team. Matt LaPorta injures China catcher Wei Wang in a play at home and Chinese manager Jim Lefebvreis ejected after venting anger over the incident. An inning later, Nate Schierholtz roughly collides with Wang’s backup, Yang Yang. Kun Chen avenges China’s honor by throwing a fastball at LaPorta’s head, sending LaPorta to the hospital and Chen to the showers as he is ejected. Overall, 7 batters are hit by pitches in the USA’s 9 – 1 win.

On August 18, 2008 — In a game marred by conflict at the Beijing Olympics, the United States of America beats the host Chinese national team. Matt LaPorta injures China catcher Wei Wang in a play at home and Chinese manager Jim Lefebvreis ejected after venting anger over the incident. An inning later, Nate Schierholtz roughly collides with Wang’s backup, Yang Yang. Kun Chen avenges China’s honor by throwing a fastball at LaPorta’s head, sending LaPorta to the hospital and Chen to the showers as he is ejected. Overall, 7 batters are hit by pitches in the USA’s 9 – 1 win.

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