Machado screams at Tatís in the dugout, a breakdown

Sep 19, 2021 2.4M views 6:19

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In a crucial matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres, tensions boil over in the Padres dugout. 22-year-old superstar Fernando Tatís Jr. is involved in a heated exchange with veteran teammate Manny Machado. The game is a must-win for the Padres, who are fighting to maintain their hold on a Wild Card spot. Tatís steps up to the plate against 40-year-old Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, who is having a career resurgence. Wainwright mixes in his trademark curveball, getting Tatís to swing and miss. The count runs full, and Tatís takes issue with a called third strike, arguing animatedly with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi. Padres manager Jayce Tingler rushes out to defend his young star, and Tatís is ejected from the game. As Tatís walks back to the dugout, clearly frustrated, his batting helmet slams against the bench. Machado, the Padres' veteran leader, approaches Tatís and appears to scold him, gesturing emphatically. "I've learned things," Machado later says. "There's a time and place for everything. I'm at the point now where I just want to win." The exchange between the two Padres stars is caught on camera by a fan in the stands. Machado acknowledges that in his younger days with the Baltimore Orioles, he was prone to outbursts, even throwing his bat at an opponent. Now, as a respected veteran, he recognizes the need to keep his emotions in check and guide his younger teammates. The Padres go on to lose the game, dealing a blow to their playoff hopes. But the incident in the dugout highlights the challenges of navigating the high-pressure environment of a pennant race. As Machado says, "I'm old school. I want to teach it how I was taught it. That's what it's about." The exchange between Tatís and Machado may have been a public display of frustration, but it also showcases the delicate balance between individual talent and team unity that every successful organization must navigate. As the Padres continue their push for the postseason, the leadership and guidance of veterans like Machado will be crucial in helping their young stars channel their passion and talent towards a common goal.

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