College Pitcher Tackles Hitter While He’s Rounding Bases After Giving Up Go Ahead HR

In the top of the sixth inning of today’s game between North Central Texas College and Weatherford, NCTC’s Josh Phillips blasted a go-ahead home run and got taken down before reaching home by the pitcher. This is WILD...

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Per TMZ Sports...

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A spokesperson for Weatherford College tells TMZ Sports an investigation into the incident is underway. The school says Woodward could face serious disciplinary action as a result of the attack ... and expulsion is on the table.

Weatherford head baseball coach Jeff Lightfoot released a statement ... saying, "We are shocked and disappointed at what happened in our game today."

"We do not condone this type of behavior. We have worked hard to build a program with the highest of standards. We are completely embarrassed by this incident, and we apologize to North Central Texas College and the fans of WC baseball."
"This type of behavior cannot be tolerated."

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(The Spun)