"Manny Machado may never win a game" "Machado striking out at Dodger Stadium. What a tradition" - Los Angeles Dodgers fans mock former star Manny Machado on his return to Dodger Stadium

San Diego Padres anchorman Manny Machado struggled against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his team's 9-4 defeat. The star third baseman went 1-for-5, struck out twice, and was almost a non-factor in offense in the most recent game back at his former home.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans, of course, didn't miss the chance to make fun of the team's former star. They jeered and mocked the All-Star for his struggles in the game.

Manny Machado has been a steady hand in the San Diego Padres' offense this year. However, outside of Machado, the Padres have lacked the offensive prowess expected. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s prolonged absence is a contributing factor as well.

While Dodgers fans poked fun at Machado and the Padres, the latter fanbase, of course, were appreciative of the All-Star. Machado has almost single-handedly carried his team this season.

Machado is batting .305 with an OPS of .916 with 26 home runs and 88 RBIs this year. He's currently the only Padres player batting north of .275. Juan Soto and Josh Bell, who were acquired during the deadline, have yet to impress for the Friars.

Padres fans were especially appreciative of the grit that Manny Machado has continued to show. This was evident in the third inning of today's game after he dove in, head first, to first base to drive in a run.

"Padres lead 1-0 after Trea Turner's throwing error" - @ Talking Friars

This initiated the scoring for the Padres before the Dodgers went on a slugfest in the fourth inning by scoring five runs. The win by the Dodgers gave them the series victory over the Padres.

The Padres will travel back home after their nine-game roadtrip. Next up are the Arizona Diamondbacks, followed by a return three-game series against the Dodgers in San Diego.