Jun 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) argues with umpire Marvin Hudson (51) during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Calls Out Padres, Umpires in Epic Rant

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 6:00 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres, 8-6, on Tuesday evening in another drama-filled battle between the divisional rivals.

After Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch in the top of the third inning, superstar Shohei Ohtani was pegged in the bottom of the frame. Manager Dave Roberts didn't take too kindly to the umpires issuing a warning to both teams and later claimed that the hit on Ohtani seemed intentional.

“I’m very big on common sense,” Roberts said. “And so for me, for them to issue warnings, I feel it’s common sense for me to ask their thought process and hold them accountable to their decision. That’s all I wanted to know. And I was going to stand aside.”

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Part of what got Roberts so fired up was the lack of explanation from the umpiring crew.

“I wanted an explanation on their thought process. I didn’t come in hot. I just wanted to know why. And at that point in time, I realized later I got tossed, which I didn’t understand or appreciate.”

During Monday's contest, Andy Pages was hit by Padres right-hander Dylan Cease and an elongated stare down ensued. Although no ejections were issued, Friars third baseman Manny Machado spoke after the game on why he believed the hit on the young outfielder was unintentional.

“They got way more superstars over there if we want to hit somebody,” Machado said.

Ohtani is arguably the biggest superstar in the sport. After getting pegged just one pitch after another close call, this kind of reaction from a manager seems more than reasonable.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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