San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado took his anger out on the water cooler in the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
San Diego gave up seven runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to fall to 4-9 on the day. It was a “fire show” by the relief pitchers.
San Diego scored two runs in the top of the seventh to cut the deficit to 9-6. 카지노 They had runners on first and third with no outs. After Juan Soto flied out to shortstop, Machado stepped up to the plate. One big hit would tie the game. But Machado only hit a grounder to first base.
He was furious with himself and took out his frustration by hitting the water cooler in the dugout several times with his bat.
Machado has struggled in August, batting in the low double digits. He’s batting just .250 for the season.
San Diego was unable to pull away and was swept in a 6-10 loss.
“I want to win, I feel sorry for the water cooler,” Machado told reporters after the game.
With 30 games remaining, San Diego is 61-71, effectively eliminated from fall ball.
Meanwhile, San Diego manager Bob Melvin said, “My contract is through next year. I’ll be managing next season,” Melvin said.