Considering that Sexson throwing the helmet was dangerous and how unprovoked the entire incident was, the 6-foot-8 first basemen for the Seattle Mariners got off easy. Kason Gabbard, the pitcher for the Texas Rangers who got hit the flying helmet, luckily didn’t get injured in the incident.

After the brawl was complete, a number of players got fined including Sidney Ponson of the Rangers. Ponson was perturbed with the $500 fine because he insists he didn’t do anything out of line during the brawl. Ponson said that next time he’s in a brawl, he’ll make sure to “whip somebody’s ass” to get his money’s worth.

Ponson, who has suddenly appeared out of obscurity, is off to a blazing start with the Rangers after being called up from the minors. The 31-year-old Ponson has a 1.33 ERA in his first three starts. If you’re a betting man, you might put a wager on the fiery Ponson giving Sexson chin music the next time the two face-off – real chin music this time.

Keep your helmet on, Richie.

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