The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are quickly forming one of the most entertaining rivalries in MLB thanks to the Padres’ ultra-talented young core and the Dodgers’ perennial success.
That rivalry was in full swing on Saturday and carried over into Sunday.
This latest source of drama started when Fernando Tatis Jr. took reigning NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer deep in the Padres’ 5-4 loss. At the time, the homer gave San Diego the lead, and Tatis celebrated the moment accordingly. Even Bauer didn’t have any problem with Tatis’ showmanship.
But that sentiment somewhat changed when replays showed Tatis sneaking a look at the catcher’s sign before the pitch.
am I crazy or like… did Fernando Tatis Jr know what was coming?? Let me know! pic.twitter.com/14tsqzeG0X
— Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) April 25, 2021
Tatis clearly looked down to see Will Smith’s sign. It wasn’t quite Astros-level sign stealing, but it’s still frowned upon. Once the video made rounds on Twitter, Bauer chimed in and told Tatis to simply ask for the pitch next time. After all, Bauer has been known to tell the batter the pitch for fun.
If you need to know what pitch is coming that badly, just ask daddy nicely next time @tatis_jr . You know I ain’t scared homie. https://t.co/dVbRDjH4Tx
— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) April 25, 2021
Tatis responded with an edited photo of Bauer’s face on a child in Tatis’ arms.
Tranquilo hijo . pic.twitter.com/lRe2hBLmR8
— Fernando Tatis Jr. (@tatis_jr) April 25, 2021
Yeah, Sunday’s series finale should be a fun one.
