Manny Machado throws ball at Dodgers dugout and fans throw trash at the Padres, a breakdown

Oct 8, 2024 2.8M views 13:27

What Happened

In a heated Game 2 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, several dramatic storylines unfold. In the top of the first inning, Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. kicks things off by crushing a solo home run off Dodgers pitcher Andrew Heaney, putting the Padres up 1-0. Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts responds with a solo shot of his own to tie the game. Later, Padres outfielder Juan Soto makes a fantastic leaping catch at the wall to rob Betts of another potential home run. The action continues in the top of the sixth inning when Padres star Manny Machado steps to the plate with runners on base. Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen delivers a close pitch that Machado believes should have been called a strike. Machado expresses his frustration, leading to a heated exchange between him and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. After the inning, as Machado warms up on the mound, he angrily throws the baseball towards the Dodgers dugout, narrowly missing Roberts. This incites a strong reaction from the Dodgers, who feel Machado's throw was intentionally reckless and disrespectful. Meanwhile, earlier in the game, Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar made a spectacular catch to rob a Dodgers fan of a home run ball. In response, the frustrated fan throws a ball back onto the field, narrowly missing Profar. Profar confronts the fan and the umpires, clearly upset by the fan's actions. Throughout the game, the tension and emotions run high as the two fierce NL West rivals battle it out. The Padres eventually prevail, but the off-field drama between Machado, the Dodgers and the fans leaves a lasting impression on this intense playoff matchup.

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