​Yes, this brawl is just dripping with irony. But if you can't count on Javy Baez for theatrics during his struggles, what can you count on him for? After ​Amir Garrett closed down the top of the seventh inning, Baez let him know exactly how little he enjoyed his little show.

The Reds and Cubs were having so much fun they decided to get everyone involved on the field #BenchesCleared pic.twitter.com/zJZDb9ItLM — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 19, 2018

​​Yup, things got weird real fast.





No matter what side of the rivalry you fall on, Baez definitely ​got things started by egging on Garrett with hand motions following an otherwise-normal third out. Before long, his bat was cocked and things were getting a little devious.





Of course, once the full squad poured onto the field, Baez mainly stayed on the outskirts.

That was basically a “I suck right now. Don’t you dare tell me I suck or I’ll punch in the mouth but instead fall down with the swing cuz I suck right now” moment. — Stan (@Crewsett) May 19, 2018

​​And that's exactly what this was. Pure, team-wide frustration bubbling over into an unwinnable fight.





Yes, Garrett can show emotion. Sure, Baez can, too. Regardless, it woke up Chicago's bats swiftly; the first batter of the next half inning of Cubbies offense left the yard. Fitting.