Video: Baseballer hit by pitch; benches clear

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Umpire blocks Matt Kemp from fighting Julio Teheran

Benches in the Padres and Braves game cleared after Padres outfielder Matt Kemp was hit in the arm by a 90 mph fastball from Julio Teheran.

Upset with the pitch, Kemp walked slowly to first base, exchanging words with Teheran before teammates stepped in.

Kemp appeared to try to make an aggressive move toward Teheran and his teammates but was pushed to the ground by home plate umpire Jordan Baker.

No players were ejected, but Kemp did get some payback, as he stole second base and singled to left field in his second at-bat. 

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