Tensions between the San Diego Padres outfielders and Los Angeles Dodgers fans escalated dramatically during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series. The game was momentarily halted after two baseballs were thrown from the crowd towards Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar, followed by objects and trash aimed in his direction. The incident drew attention to the escalating hostility at Dodger Stadium.
In the left-field section, Dodgers fans directed the baseballs towards Profar, prompting the entire Padres team and the umpiring crew to gather in left field. The stadium's public address announcer urged supporters to refrain from throwing items onto the field. Tensions further escalated when fans began to hurl objects towards Fernando Tatis Jr., resulting in additional delays to the game. The situation was marked by the presence of nearly 20 security personnel stationed along the foul lines as play remained halted.
The confrontation stemmed from an earlier moment in the game, when Profar made a spectacular catch to rob Dodgers star Mookie Betts of a home run in the first inning, followed by an animated reaction towards some fans. The game itself also held significance, with the Padres aiming to even the series after dropping the previous game to the Dodgers, highlighted by a three-run homer from star player Shohei Ohtani, which led Los Angeles to a 7-5 victory. Looking ahead, the series is set to continue at Petco Park, where Padres fans will seek to create a challenging atmosphere for the Dodgers.