### Controversy Erupts as Manny Machado Allegedly Throws Baseball at Dodgers Manager

In an unexpected twist during the heated Dodgers-Padres series, Manny Machado of the Padres allegedly threw a baseball towards the Dodgers' dugout, narrowly missing Manager Dave Roberts. The incident occurred during Game Two, sparking outrage from the Dodgers and leading to a review by Major League Baseball.

Dave Roberts, who initially did not notice the event, later viewed the video footage and expressed his concerns. "It was unsettling," he noted. "There was intent behind it. If it was intended at me, I would be very—it's pretty disrespectful." Roberts acknowledged his past relationship with Machado but found the action bothersome as it almost struck him, saved only by the presence of a protective net.

The contentious moment was not captured by Fox TV cameras, but the Dodgers provided MLB with the video. In the footage, shared by Annie Heilbrunn, the ball appears to land just in front of Roberts after either hitting the ground or the netting. The incident transpired when Yu Darvish, the pitcher, received a new ball, and Machado reportedly intended to return the used ball to the bench, albeit in an aggressive manner.

Machado defended his actions, claiming the throw was meant for a bat boy, despite raising another issue about the Dodgers plunking Fernando Tatis Jr. This explanation has not sat well with the Dodgers, who are concerned about the potential danger if the ball had actually struck someone.

As the league reviews the footage, the situation adds another layer of drama to an already intense series between the Dodgers and Padres, ensuring that this postseason clash remains one for the books.