Stewart exchanges words with Martin after getting hit on the front of the helmet

CHICAGO – Benches and bullpens emptied in the third inning of Thursday’s contest between the White Sox and Reds at Rate Field when White Sox starter Davis Martin hit Sal Stewart with a pitch, and Stewart took umbrage by motioning and moving toward the mound with some words toward Martin. Martin’s pitch prior was high and wild and went to the backstop, drawing a reaction from Stewart, who launched a 419-foot home run with one out in the first. Martin, known as one of the classier players in the game, immediately motioned to Stewart from the mound after the hit...