Extra Innings of Tension: Dodgers and Padres Managers Ejected After Fernando Tatis Jr.'s HBP

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s hit-by-pitch on Thursday ignited an intense four-game clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, culminating in a brawl during the ninth inning. In the eighth inning, with the Dodgers down by three, they called on rookie Jack Little for his Major League debut. Unfortunately, Little struggled, yielding four hits, two earned runs, a walk, and that pivotal HBP, tarnishing what could have been a memorable start.Tatis was struck on the right wrist by a fastball from Little, thrown high and inside on a 1-1 count. A clearly anxious rookie would later categorize it as an errant pitch on a challenging day. However, the Padres viewed it as the last straw, especially following six HBP incidents in the series, some clearly retaliatory. Padres manager Mike Shildt swiftly confronted the Dodgers' dugout. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts responded, resulting in a heated exchange that led to both managers being ejected from the game.