Andy Pages played the hero Tuesday night, going 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs to help lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a hard-fought 8-6 victory over the San Diego Padres. Yet, despite his standout performance and the fiery backdrop of a brewing rivalry, the 24-year-old outfielder kept his postgame message clear and composed: it’s not personal.
Pages Has The Last Laugh Surrounding Drama
Pages was at the center of Monday’s drama after being hit in the hip by a pitch from Padres starter Dylan Cease, an incident that sparked immediate tension.
While Pages initially appeared to take exception, Padres manager Mike Shildt escalated the moment with a dugout shout, “Who the f— do you think you are?”, and Manny Machado added postgame that the Padres wouldn’t have bothered hitting Pages when the Dodgers have other “big dogs” to target.
On Tuesday, Pages let his game do the talking. Not only did he silence the doubters with a career-best night at the plate, but he also played a pivotal role in helping the Dodgers take game two of the four-game series. From his first at-bat to his final swing, Pages showcased the poise and power that have made him a breakout star this season.
After the game, however, he wasn’t interested in stoking the fire.
“We want to win. We want to win the series and we want to play hard,” Pages said. “That adrenaline is always with me, and obviously it’s been a bit more heightened right now.”
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Pages offered a calm take when asked about Monday’s incident and the tension that carried into Tuesday, where pitches hit both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani.
“I don’t think anything was on purpose,” he said. “Obviously, what happened last night was last night. I think guys missed pitches and I don’t think anything carried over or spilled over from last night. For me, it’s in the past. I don’t hold a grudge, I just leave it there and that’s all.”
Making His Case Known For All-Star
This is a cool-headed reaction from a guy who is only in his second MLB season and is now in the public eye. Pages is presently hitting at a career-high .293 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a .845 OPS. The league is taking notice of his reliability and ability to step up when things count, and Tuesday might have been his most vocal message so far.
Pages, however, has no intention of continuing a verbal altercation or harboring resentment. He is intent on winning and has demonstrated once more that he would rather talk about it with his bat, as he continues to make his case for All-Star.