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During the Dodgers vs. Padres game on Thursday, tensions rose significantly.
The Padres clinched the final game of the four-game series with a 5-3 win, but Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning.
This incident led to both teams’ benches clearing, resulting in both managers being ejected. In the bottom of the inning, Shohei Ohtani was also hit by a pitch.
Additionally, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a notable moment earlier that sparked some discussion.
Jun. 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) tips his hat before the first pitch against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
In the third inning, Yamamoto struck out both Padres right fielder Bryce Johnson and catcher Martin Maldonado, starting strong by throwing strikes on his first two pitches to Tatis.
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However, the third pitch was a point of contention. Had it been called a strike, Yamamoto would have accomplished an immaculate inning, but the home plate umpire ruled it a ball.
Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
Yamamoto did finish the inning by striking out all three batters, but missed the chance to be in MLB history.
Many fans felt that Yamamoto’s pitch was well within the strike zone. The broadcast team also expressed surprise at the umpire Mark Hudson’s call.
Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
“Oh no! Marvin Hudson denied him an immaculate inning!” broadcaster Joe Davis said when he realized Hudson called it a ball instead of a strike.
“That wasn’t even close to being borderline…. That was right down the middle,” added Davis’ broadcast partner Eric Karros.
Immaculate innings are rare, with only 116 recorded in baseball history. The most recent was by Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill last month.
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