Walker Buehler of the Dodgers was the target of a robbery at Santa Anita Park

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler will take the mound for the team on Tuesday night in a crucial Game 3 against the San Diego Padres.

However, he may have a lot on his mind.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, #21, delivers the ball in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Los Angeles on September 3, 2024. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

Buehler was the subject of a robbery at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, KABC-TV first reported Monday. A large group of people reportedly surrounded the pitcher and his wife, McKenzie, unbuttoned his shirt sleeve and stole his watch, the station said.

According to the broadcaster, the Dodgers declined to comment on the issue.

Acadia police said in a news release Tuesday that three separate incidents occurred at Santa Anita Park on Sept. 28. In each incident, watches were taken from the victims.

A suspect, Camilo Nino-Hernandez, was arrested in the third incident, police said. Nino-Hernandez was arrested for grand larceny and possession of a counterfeit Social Security card.

Police did not identify any other victims.

Excel Sports Management, Buehler's agency, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the pitcher was involved in one of the incidents.

“After Walker's final regular season start on (Sept. 27), he and a number of other players did not travel to Colorado for the final regular season series. This weekend, Walker and his wife, McKenzie, attended horse racing at Santa Anita Park. “As Walker walked from the paddock to their seats, he unknowingly became the victim of a robbery on his watch,” the agency said.

“The incident was reported to police and is currently under investigation. We are grateful that Walker and McKenzie were not injured and Walker is focused on the playoffs.”

Buehler is a lifelong fan of horse racing and has a small stake in the horse Authentic, trained by Bob Baffert, who won the 2020 Kentucky Derby, KABC-TV reported.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, #21, watches from the dugout after the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on September 26, 2024. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

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He's ready to get the ball in a crucial game in Game 3 against the Padres.

He told MLB.com that he was looking forward to getting the ball for a moment to get the Dodgers one step closer to returning to the National League Championship Series.

“We participate in these games every year,” he said. “Every team that plays in the playoffs is in a swing game or a big momentum game. And I’m just about to start this game.”

“When I'm Game 6, Game 7, Game 3, Game whatever, I've put in all of those plays, I've put the team in position to win the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, #21, delivers a hit in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on September 26, 2024. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

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The two-time All-Star missed the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery. He had a 5.38 ERA in 16 starts this season with 64 strikeouts.

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