By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
According to TMZ Sports, a fight broke out during the North Central Texas College game. First baseman Josh Phillips hit a home run off of Weatherford pitcher Owen Woodward.
As Phillips was rounding the bases, Woodward charged the batter, the report says, as he touched third base. Philips was tackled to the ground.
This incident led the two teams to brawl around the third base area. Phillips was able to get up after being attacked and touch home plate.
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Woodward, TMZ said, was removed from the area by his teammates. While the story did not confirm if he was ejected, it is logical that he would be ejected.
He is likely facing some kind of ramifications for his actions, as well. Woodward has not been arrested for his actions. However, the police are investigating the incident.
Phillips did not suffer serious injuries during the attack.
The game was suspended due to the incident. Weatherford College said that the game is suspended due to “further notice.”
Weatherford College said that they are investigating the matter. The school also said that the person in question will ‘potential disciplinary action from the Office of Student Services up to and possibly including expulsion.’
“We are shocked and disappointed at what happened in our game today,” Jeff Lightfoot, WC head baseball coach and assistant athletic director, said. “We do not condone this type of behavior. We have worked hard to build a program with the highest of standards. We are completely embarrassed by this incident, and we apologize to North Central Texas College and the fans of WC baseball. This type of behavior cannot be tolerated.”
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North Central Texas College said that this is a ‘teachable moment.’
“North Central Texas College supports its student-athletes and the various athletic programs available at the College. NCTC expects our student-athletes to exhibit the highest levels of sportsmanship both on and off the field. The unfortunate events at Weatherford College will be used as a teaching moment for our student-athletes to help ensure these incidents do not occur in the future.” Dr. Brent Wallace, NCTC chancellor said. “We appreciate the integrity of the Weatherford Administration in communicating with NCTC and will be working in conjunction with them to determine the full extent of this event.”
In a game between NCTC & Weatherford,
— Texas College Baseball (@TexasCollegeBSB) April 20, 2022
Josh Phillips hits a go ahead home run and the weatherford pitcher LEVELS him while he’s rounding the bases…
Only in Texas folks pic.twitter.com/Bb5lpQ4t34
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