Nationals get upset with Jurickson Profar for celebrating, a breakdown

Jun 28, 2024 420.5K views 12:32

What Happened

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Washington Nationals lead the San Diego Padres by one run and are just one out away from a victory. Jurickson Profar of the Padres steps to the plate with the bases loaded, facing a tough situation. The Nationals choose to intentionally walk the previous batter, Luis Arias, to load the bases and set up a potential force play. Profar takes offense to this strategic decision, feeling disrespected by the move. The first pitch from the Nationals' pitcher is a 98 mph fastball right down the middle, which Profar fouls off. The next pitch, another fastball, causes Profar to duck out of the way as it comes in high and tight, nearly hitting him in the head. Profar is clearly rattled by the close call, and his frustration begins to boil over. The at-bat continues with a steady diet of high-velocity fastballs from the Nationals' pitcher. On a 2-2 count, the pitcher finally changes things up and throws a changeup, which Profar manages to loft over the outfielder's head for a go-ahead, bases-clearing double. Profar immediately sprints towards the Nationals' dugout, spiking his helmet and celebrating emphatically, proclaiming "This is my house!" Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz takes exception to Profar's animated celebration and confronts him, poking him repeatedly in the chest. Manny Machado of the Padres steps in to defend his teammate, shoving Ruiz and sparking a minor altercation between the two teams. Tensions continue to escalate, with Ruiz spiking his mask in frustration before being calmed down by his teammates. In the next inning, with the Padres still leading, Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore hits Profar with a pitch on the shin, prompting the benches to clear once again. Nationals manager Davey Martinez is ejected for arguing the incident, as the hostility between the two teams reaches a boiling point. Throughout the sequence of events, the emotions run high, with both teams engaging in heated exchanges and physical confrontations. The incident highlights the intensity and competitiveness of the matchup, as the Padres look to hold on for the victory despite the Nationals' attempts to retaliate against Profar's celebratory display.

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I've got a bit of a saga for you guys.

It's a lengthy one.

The Nationals up one run.

They need one more out to win this game.

They intentionally walk Luis Arias to load the bases