Yankees crush Rays in brief Twitter fight

Alysha Tsuji | USA TODAY

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees got into a minor fight on Thursday night, but it wasn't during a game (they didn't play against each other) - it all took place on Twitter.

Here's how it all started and what it was about:

The Yankees sent out this tweet after Gary Sanchez hit a homer in their 13-5 win over the Orioles.

"Gary Sanchez isn't a home run hitter." 😂 pic.twitter.com/aoBh4SYD8J — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 15, 2017

The tweet is sort of subtly mocking the Ray's Logan Morrison for hating on Sanchez when he said that Sanchez didn't belong in the Home Run Derby.

The Rays saw the tweet and called the Yankees "petty" for posting it to their 2.7 million followers.

Imagine having the ability to reach 2.7 million people and using it to be this petty. ✌️ https://t.co/7W44zbwezM — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 15, 2017

Then, the Yankees finished the fight with this KO.

Dear 2.72 million followers,



Please enjoy this video of the 4 HR hit by your team tonight.



Sincerely, Yankees Twitter ✌️ pic.twitter.com/xEdheH6TVY — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 15, 2017

Yep, the Rays definitely lost that one, and not just because of the way the Yankees responded. They also wound up with other fans roasting them in their mentions.

Imagine playing in front of 2.7 fans per game — Sean O'Connell (@SOConnell_10) September 15, 2017

Better luck next time, Rays.