During Sunday night’s game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers, tensions were high as Padres third baseman Manny Machado accused Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty of intentionally hitting Padres’ hottest hitter, Fernando Tatis Jr. Machado expressed his frustration, stating that Flaherty was targeting their best player and that there was no reason to hit Tatis.
The game was marred by unruly behavior from Dodger Stadium fans, who were throwing objects at Padres players, leading to a stoppage of play. Despite the chaos, the NL West rivalry between the Padres and Dodgers was evident as Machado and Flaherty exchanged words after the incident involving Tatis being hit by a pitch.
Machado was vocal about his thoughts on the situation, claiming that Flaherty’s actions were intentional. Tatis also weighed in, stating that the incident only fueled his energy for the game. On the other hand, Flaherty denied any malicious intent, explaining that he was pitching inside to Tatis and had no reason to hit him intentionally.
The tension between Machado and Flaherty escalated throughout the game, with verbal exchanges and heated moments between the two players. The intensity of the NLDS matchup between the Padres and the Dodgers is now set for Game 3 in San Diego, promising more drama and competition between the two teams vying for a chance to win the pennant. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series as it unfolds.
