In a recent clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, tensions flared after a pitch from Dylan Cease struck Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages. Pages, visibly upset, voiced his frustrations, suggesting that Cease had intentionally thrown at him, citing the accuracy of Cease's pitches in previous at-bats. The incident led to a brief confrontation, but the umpires intervened to prevent escalation.

Despite the drama, the Dodgers secured a 6-3 victory, marking a strong start to the four-game series. The game also featured Shohei Ohtani's first pitching appearance since 2023, adding to the excitement. Following the game, Pages expressed regret over his reaction, attributing it to adrenaline, while Cease insisted that there was no intent behind the pitch. Manny Machado weighed in, commenting on the nature of the rivalry and the competitive spirit of both teams.