LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado When reporters approached him following the incident, he expressed complete shock. San Diego PadresWeekend sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
For him, and for the rest of his clubhouse, it was just one series and one game among many. It isn’t indicative of any difference between the two division rivals.
When Machado was asked what he had learned from Sunday’s loss to the Padres at Dodger Stadium, Machado replied, “Keep playing baseball.” It’s simple. It’s that simple.
The series was nevertheless ripe for hyper-examination. This approach, however flawed, is not the best for a sport like baseball, which can be difficult to analyze in small sample sizes. In the earlier part of the week, the Padres had traded 23-year old superstar for their team. Juan Soto — also Josh Bell, Brandon Drury And Josh Hader In a bold effort to reach the World Series and take down the Dodgers,
They arrived in L.A. knowing that they would not be able to gain any notable ground in National League West. However, they were determined to test their new team against some of the most prestigious in the sport.
However, the Padres fell behind eight runs early Friday. They quickly gained a small advantage midway through Saturday’s match and were hardly in any position to win. Tyler Anderson Sunday. The Padres currently stand at 2-8 against Dodgers and are 15 1/2 games behind in the division.
Machado was asked about his concerns regarding the Padres’ match-up with the Dodgers — which they appear to be facing in the postseason.
“Concerned?” He responded. “Why would you be concerned?” he asked. Not at all.”
What is it that gives you this confidence?
“I’m f—ing Manny Machado,” he quipped.
Of course, the Padres have Machado as well. They also have Soto. Bell. Drury. And Jake Cronenworth. The five combined went 6-for 49 in these three games. They expect that this group will be even better than the last three, which is what they should. The Padres are also interested in the possibility of adding Fernando Tatis JrIn just a few weeks,. is one of the most captivating players in the game.
The Padres are convinced that they’re just as good as the Dodgers because of those names and their star-studded pitching team. The three-game series doesn’t have to be a complete sweep. This sentiment was shared by many at the Dodger Stadium visiting clubhouse Sunday night, including Soto and Cronenworth, Myers, and Padres manager Bob Melvin.
Machado was defensive and yet firm, which is probably why he spoke so well.
He stated, “We know what’s in our possession and that’s all,” adding later: “We don’t have any pressure here. We are going out there every day and playing baseball. We’re going to give everything we can, no matter what the day brings.