Sunday’s playoff game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres got pretty heated — and not just between the players — ’cause L.A. fans got in on the action too, leading to the game being temporarily halted.
It all went down during the bottom of the seventh inning … while L.A. was down to San Diego 4-1 in game two of the NLDS. Just before the start of the frame, Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar started jawing with fans after they threw a baseball back at him after he threw it into the stands.
Things are getting heated at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/hfIWFoouiG
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Profar was understandably hot … leading to his manager Mike Shildt and his teammates coming out to try and calm him down.
It wasn’t just Profar drawing the ire of Dodger fans … as their star utility player Fernando Tatís Jr. had items thrown his way while out in right field, leading him to poke fun at fans … wiping away fake tears from his face.
“Tatis giving them the fake tears.” pic.twitter.com/zFypoCPAzm
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After having a monster game (he went 3-for-4 with two homers), Tatís said he never felt like he was in danger, adding the club is built for a tough environment like the one at Dodger Stadium.
Tatis communicating with #dodgers fans in right field #padres #NLDS pic.twitter.com/8rpFlpi0tv
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Manny Machado also got in on the action during the game … having a shouting match with Jack Flaherty after the Dodgers starting pitcher struck out the third baseman in the sixth inning.
Jack Flaherty and Manny Machado are still chirping at each other 😳 pic.twitter.com/CsCa3wqVe4
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The Padres only extended their lead, and won the ball game, 10-2, and drawing the series even at one game a piece.
Tempers will have a chance to cool down before game three … which takes place in San Diego on Tuesday.
