Benches Clear in Dodgers vs Padres Game: Gavin Stone vs Jurickson Profar Incident

Los Angeles Dodgers y San Diego Padres They faced each other on Saturday, April 13, for the fourth time in the 2024 season of Big League. In the three previous games, San Diego gained control of the series 2-1.

On this occasion, both teams faced each other in the «Dodgers Stadium». Dave Roberts selected right-hander Gavin Stone to start actions. Meanwhile, the visitors depended on the also right-handed Matt Waldron.

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Stone reached the top of the fifth inning without allowing any hits or runs from San Diego. Even none of the opposing batters had reached the first base. On that occasion, the first player in the inning was Manny Machadowho returned to the retired bench via strikes.

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Next, the experienced Jurickson Profar appeared on the batting box. In a no-strike count, the right-hander delivered a 92 mph fastball at elbow height. The ball passed very close to the veteran’s uniform and he didn’t like that.

The benches of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres were emptied

Quickly, the San Diego outfielder challenged the rival pitcher with his gaze. However, the right-hander continued to concentrate on his performance and was the receiver Will Smith who faced him. With the referee in the middle, both exchanged words, seconds before their teammates emptied the benches and headed to the epicenter of the situation.

After several minutes of exchanges near the home plate, the two teams returned to their respective benches. With his reaction, Profar only managed to break the rhythm of his rival’s pitches. However, Gavin Stone got the last outs of the inning without allowing any freedoms.

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher finally worked for 6.2 innings. The no hit no run ended in the sixth chapter and was Fernando Tatis Jr. who drove the first race. Meanwhile, in the game he allowed five hits, scored two earned points and struck out four opponents.

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