Manny Machado responds to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calling him “disrespectful.”

On Monday, the rivalry between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers heated up when Dave Roberts accused Manny Machado of throwing a baseball at him in Game 2 of the NLDS.

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Roberts claimed he noticed the throw after watching the video footage and called Machado's actions “disturbing.”

In response to the situation, Machado quickly shifted focus away from the incident.

Speaking to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, he emphasized his commitment to the team, saying: “I talked about it last night after the game. I’ve already turned the page and I’m just looking forward to playing in front of our fans tomorrow and getting ready for another tough battle against a very good team.”

While a member of the Dodgers team confirmed that Machado's throw was aimed at the section of the dugout closest to home plate, footage obtained by The Athletic shows the ball hitting the net in front of Roberts before bouncing to home plate .

After the incident, umpire Tripp Gibson was seen approaching Machado, and the Dodgers have since submitted the video to Major League Baseball for review.

Roberts explained: “There was intent behind it. It didn't almost hit me because there was a net. And that was very annoying. If it was directed at me, I would be very – it's pretty disrespectful. I don't know his intention. I don't want to speak for him. But I saw the video. And the ball was pointed at me with something behind it.”

Machado, who previously played for Roberts and the Dodgers in 2018, confirmed to The Athletic that he threw the ball toward the Dodgers' dugout but downplayed the intensity of the throw.

“Did Flaherty throw the ball hard at the other guy?” he asked, referring to Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty, who struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. in the previous inning. “You can say whatever you want. I threw the ball the way I always throw it in any dugout.”

The Padres appear to be fully embracing their role as the “villains” in this rivalry. By getting under the Dodgers' skin, they could gain the psychological edge they need to secure a series win.

As the playoffs continue, this added tension between the two teams promises to raise the stakes on the field.