They were seen jawing at each other throughout the game on Sunday night, but we might know why now after San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado called out Los Angeles Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty.
Machado believes that Flaherty intentionally hit Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres’ hottest hitter right now, during Game 2’s 10-2 victory for San Diego.
There were many reasons this postseason battle was a mess on Sunday night, as Dodger Stadium fans were tossing objects, like baseballs and beer cans, at Padres players to the point where a full stoppage of play needed to happen with the Padres, umpires and stadium security congregating in the middle of the field.
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San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and third baseman Manny Machado during the NLDS game against Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
The animosity from the crowd was taken over the top, but this NL West rivalry was on full…