If Monday’s hit-by-pitch was meant to send a message to Andy Pages, the young Dodgers slugger delivered one right back, and with thunder. Just one night after taking a 94-mph fastball to the hip from Padres starter Dylan Cease, Pages erupted at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two home runs in Tuesday’s emotionally charged rematch.
Tempers Flared on Monday Night, Padres Chirp Back
The fireworks began Monday when Pages was plunked in the fourth inning. He immediately believed it was intentional. Padres manager Mike Shildt didn’t hide his response, reportedly shouting, “Who the f— do you think you are?” from the dugout as tempers flared.
Star third baseman Manny Machado added his own jab postgame, saying the Padres wouldn’t waste a pitch on Pages, noting that the Dodgers have other “big dogs” to target. That simply fueled Pages’ passion, as he let his swing speak for itself in the most effective manner.
Andy Pages believed the Padres intentionally hit him with a pitch on Monday.
Mike Shildt responded by shouting “who the f— do you think you are?”
Manny Machado said the Padres wouldn’t hit Pages as LA has other “big dogs” to hit.
Today Pages is 3-for-3 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs. pic.twitter.com/609WEJnMb7
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) June 18, 2025
Pages is currently in his second season in the major leagues and is making a compelling case to be named an All-Star. With 15 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a current .293 batting average, he is tied for 25th place in the league, ranked 34th, and 18th overall. With career highs in every category, his .845 OPS highlights his breakthrough season even more.
Social Media Blows Up On Pages Masterclass
After Tuesday’s performance, Dodgers fans were quick to fire back in support of their rising star, and they did it loudly on social media. “As I posted earlier, that’s who he is… in case they were wondering,” one fan said.
“He took it personally, I guess. #Dodgers rule,” highlighted a social media user, with another fan nodding in favor of Pages’ All-Star campaign, “He deserves to be in the ASG.”
Praising Pages’ dominance in the series, one commenter shared, “Damn right. Pirates and Padres owner right here,” while another user exclaimed, “Ask Shildt or whatever his name is if he knows who Pages is now?! Let’s Go!”
Dave Roberts and the Dodgers were clearly unhappy with the growing hostility between the two teams, which surged high after Roberts’ ejection on Tuesday when Shohei Ohtani was struck by a pitch. But Pages remained silent; he just struck, and that too with force.
Pages, who is only 24 years old, is already demonstrating that he is prepared to compete on the largest platforms. He not only belongs in the major leagues, he’s excelling. Pages is making a lasting impression on a crew that has seen its fair share of superstars. And if the Padres didn’t know who he was before, they certainly do now.