Giants get revenge on Reds slugger after profanity-laced attack

Spencer Steer was plunked by a 93 MPH fastball at the outset of the Reds’ matchup with the Giants on Thursday, and the beanball certainly appeared to be a response to the slugger’s behavior a night prior.The Cincinnati left fielder was drilled in the ribs by Landen Roupp, less than 24 hours after Steer was seen cussing out San Francisco reliever JT Brubaker.During Wednesday’s Reds vs.

Giants showdown, Brubaker seemed to take offense to a late timeout Steer asked for, and in retaliation, he made Steer wait an unusual amount of time to see the next pitch.Steer was visibly peeved, as broadcast cameras caught him yelling profanities at Brubaker while the two were at a standstill.“F—k you,” Steer screamed.“Throw the f—king ball.”Steer then lined a base hit to left, and the Reds went on to win, 8-3.Roupp clearly remembered the encounter, because he appeared to purposely nail Steer with the first pitch of the outfielder’s first at-bat of the afternoon.The scene then sparked a game full of drama between the teams, as Giants star Willy Adames was later hit by what looked like a purposeful 98 MPH fastball.Following the game, which the Giants won, 3-0, the benches cleared when Erik Miller barked at the Reds in celebration of the victory.Fortunately, no punches were thrown and both sides returned to their respective dugouts.The two teams will have a few months to cool off before they face again — their next series isn’t until August — but it sure looks like neither side will be forgetting much between now and then....