Padres pitcher Chris Paddack got a little mad, a breakdown

Chris Paddack, the rising star rookie pitcher for the San Diego Padres, faces off against the New York Mets' slugger Pete Alonso. Paddack and Alonso have had a bit of history, with some past rivalry over the Rookie of the Month award and the tension is palpable as Paddack steps on the mound. On the first pitch, Paddack tries to blow a high fastball past Alonso, but the young slugger lays off it. Paddack doesn't seem pleased with the call, muttering to himself and putting his whole face into his glove, seemingly to calm himself down. He gets the next two strikes, then tries to get Alonso to chase a breaking ball, but the Mets star hits it for a base hit. Paddack is clearly frustrated and when the next batter, Robinson Cano, hits a home run, the young pitcher's emotions boil over. Paddack stalks around the mound, glaring at the umpire and seemingly upset about the leadoff walk he issued earlier in the inning. He tries to get himself fired up, putting his face in his glove again, but Cano goes deep a second time and Padres manager Jayce Tingler decides he's had enough, coming out to remove Paddack from the game. As Paddack walks to the dugout, he continues to stare down the umpire, visibly upset about the calls that have gone against him. In the dugout, he sits down and puts his jacket on, clearly frustrated but trying to cool down and collect himself. The new Padres pitcher who enters the game refuses to show his glove to the camera, adding to the drama of the moment. Despite Paddack's dominant stuff and strong season overall, the young hurler was unable to keep his composure in this particular outing against the Mets' powerful lineup. The rivalry between Paddack and Alonso, combined with a few borderline calls, seemed to throw the Padres' pitcher off his game, leading to a crucial meltdown that proved costly for San Diego. It's a learning experience for the talented Paddack, who will look to bounce back and regain his poise the next time he takes the mound.