Padres talk to Profar after he allows runner to advance, a breakdown

What Happened

In the bottom of the sixth inning of a matchup between the San Diego Padres and the Miami Marlins, outfielder Jurickson Profar is involved in a miscue that allows Miami's Jesús Sánchez to advance from first base to third. The game is being broadcast on DraftKings. Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove is facing Marlins designated hitter Avisaíl García. After a few pitches, García hits a ball off the wall and Profar quickly fields the ball. However, instead of throwing the ball to third base to prevent Sánchez from advancing, Profar hesitates and then throws to second base, allowing Sánchez to reach third safely. Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim had run over to cover second base, but Profar waves him off, realizing the proper play was to throw to third. The Padres' television announcers note that Profar may have been trying to "challenge" Sánchez by daring him to take the extra base, but ultimately the indecision allowed Sánchez to advance. Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings then hits a ground ball up the middle that scores Sánchez, giving the Marlins a run. After the inning, Padres star Manny Machado has a conversation with Musgrove, seemingly voicing his frustration with the defensive miscue that led to the run. In the dugout, veteran outfielder Juan Soto takes Profar aside and appears to offer words of encouragement. Machado also interacts with Profar, trying to lighten the mood. Profar acknowledges his "mental mistake" and takes responsibility, saying it won't happen again. The Padres' handling of the situation, with veteran players offering support and guidance to the younger Profar, is praised by the commentator. Despite the defensive lapse, the Padres organization seems to have responded constructively, emphasizing the need to "throw the ball in" while also fostering an environment of accountability and teamwork.

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