Controversial Star Has Fiery Response to David Ortiz's 'It's Over' Claim

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado fired back at Hall of Famer David Ortiz following the baseball executive's claim that the NLDS series between the Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers was already over. The series was tied at 2-2 after two games at American Family Field, with the Padres narrowly defeating the Brewers in both contests. Ortiz expressed disappointment in the Padres, stating, "I'm sorry guys, I have to break it to you... It's over, I'm sorry."

Machado acknowledged that Ortiz was not the first person to question the Padres' performance this season, noting, "Those aren't the first comments that we've heard about us this year. It's been all year from everyone. Here we are once again with our backs against the wall. We overcame it once, and we're going to do it again." The Padres had a challenging season, hovering around .500 and narrowly missing the Wild Card position.

However, they surged towards the end of the regular season, earning a home-field advantage in the NLDS.

The Padres showcased their strength at home, winning 51 of their 82 games at Petco Park, and swept the Brewers during their regular-season visit to San Diego. In the upcoming Game 3 of the series, the Padres will rely on their home-field advantage, as they aim to secure their first World Series championship. The NLDS between the Padres and Brewers is set to begin on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. PT.