India, Nov. 2 -- Tensions flared during Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night when benches cleared in the fourth inning after a heated exchange between Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski.

The incident began when Wrobleski fired a 1-2 fastball inside, appearing to jam Gimenez, who flinched and raised his hand toward the pitch as if attempting to draw a hit-by-pitch call. The ball missed him, but the very next pitch did not. Gimenez was struck, prompting both players to gesture at each other before the confrontation spilled over.

Within seconds, both benches and bullpens emptied as players rushed onto the field. Though no punches were thrown, the situation grew tense enough t...