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Bolsinger starts brawl in triple-A game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Bolsinger works in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2014. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

When Reno Aces pitcher Mike Bolsinger threw behind Albuquerque Isotopes shortstop Esribel Arruebarrena in the second inning of Saturday's game, he sparked what eventually turned into a benches-clearing brawl.

The former Arkansas pitcher ended up striking out Arruebarrena, but when the Aces catcher went to throw the ball around the horn, the Isotopes shortstop shoved him, starting the riot.

Ten players were ejected, but Bolsinger remained in the game and won, allowing two earned runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched. He also struck out six batters while walking one.

In triple-A this season, Bolsinger is 6-1 with a 3.29 ERA. In two separate stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, he is 1-6 with a 5.50 ERA.