Major League Baseball will review an incident that took place during Monday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles.

Third-base umpire Paul Nauert reportedly put his hand on the face of Torii Hunter during a benches-clearing altercation.

Players are subject to suspension if they touch an umpire.

Both dugouts emptied onto the field after Hunter took exception to getting hit in the ribcage with a fastball from Bud Norris just one pitch after Ian Kinsler hit a two-run home run.

During the incident, Hunter was taken aback when Nauert put his hand on his face as the outfielder was shouting in the direction of the Orioles dugout.

"That's my guy," Hunter said of Nauert. "He was trying to cover my mouth. I've known him too long (to be upset). He was just saying to me, 'C'mon, T. You're way better than that.' And he's right.

"I apologize to the fans for my reaction."