Tensions were high in the 2024 National League Division Series.
The San Diego Padres nearly eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers, and despite ultimately falling to L.A., the Padres were undoubtedly the most challenging postseason team for Los Angeles to overcome.
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As both clubs fought to advance to the NL Championship Series, Padres third baseman Manny Machado got into an argument with former Dodgers’ starting pitcher Jack Flaherty during Game 2.
Flaherty hit outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. in the top of the sixth inning, which Machado claimed was intentional.