Sports

Imagine a tense baseball game. The pitcher stares in and unleashes a fast ball that gets away from him and drills the batter.  At the very least— glares and words are exchanged between batter and pitcher—and maybe a possible “visit” to the pitcher’s mound to “discuss” the incident might ensue—and then maybe a possible further escalation as the benches empty to defend each of the team’s player’s territory, pride and egos….