The recent series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres featured intense competition, resulting in the Dodgers winning five of seven games. However, the finale was marred by a benches-clearing brawl triggered by Fernando Tatis Jr. being hit by a pitch during a challenging moment for the Dodgers. Both managers were ejected after multiple players were hit throughout the series, raising concerns about player safety amid fierce rivalry. Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed hopes for cleaner play in future matches, signaling the intensity and rivalry between the teams going forward.
"My hope is that as we move forward the competition will continue to be high, but it will be clean," Shildt said.
"I'm taking starters out of the game, trying to get this game over with and get this kid a couple innings," Roberts explained.
The atmosphere between the two clubs was certainly electric and competition was high, but stars getting pelted by baseballs is something that will hopefully lessen when the teams face off again in August.
the Dodgers are currently atop of the National League West with the Padres in third place, trailing by...
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