What did Joe Kelly say after striking out Fernando Tatis Jr.? Dodgers vs Padres game gets heated

Modified Aug 05, 2023 14:48 GMT

Joe Kelly of the Chicago White Sox throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers

In Friday's MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, tensions ran high. The Dodgers secured a 10-5 victory, but the game was marked by spirited exchanges between the teams.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Joe Kelly struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. before shouting "f***ing b****" at him in the heat of the moment.

Kelly has been eager to impress since his return to the LA Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline. Kelly played for the Los Angeles team from 2019 to 2021, winning a World Series title before entering free agency ahead of 2022.

He was signed by the Chicago White Sox but was traded to the Dodgers a few days ago. It is his second stint with them and he has shown plenty of fire in the two games he's played so far.

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LA Dodgers extend their lead at the top of the NL West

Friday's victory over the San Diego Padres saw the Los Angeles Dodgers take their record to 63-45 for the season. They are now the second-best team in the National League, with only the Atlanta Braves having a better record than them.

Reliever Kelly has seamlessly integrated into his former team's bullpen. With Kelly's contributions, the Dodgers are poised to be strong contenders in the MLB postseason.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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