For a second consecutive night at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals and Padres had their respective benches and bullpens clear due to inside pitches that plunked hitters.

The St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres game on Friday night had no shortage of fireworks as the benches cleared in the second inning.

The benches cleared early in the Cardinals’ 3-0 victory over the Padres on Friday night at Busch Stadium, after Willson Contreras was hit by a Nick Pivetta fastball. Ultimately, nothing came of the incident -- aside from warnings for both sides and,

Manny Machado was hit twice and Willson Contreras was plunked for the second straight night as the Padres and Cardinals emptied the benches.

St. Louis Cardinals' game against the San Diego Padres on Friday turned into an intense battle after Cardinals' Willson Contreras was hit by Nick Pivetta's pitch.

The San Diego Padres dropped their fourth game in a row in a frustrating contest against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Right-hander Nick Pivetta plucked Ca

Brendan Donovan y el venezolano Willson Contreras conectaron jonrones de tres carreras en la segunda entrada y los Cardenales de San Luis vencieron el