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Nationals' Winker confronts Padres fan
Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker engaged in a verbal altercation with a San Diego Padres fan following Monday's loss.
Jesse Winker getting into it with a Padres fan who was losing his mind at the Nats for “throwing at Profar” (with the bases loaded and the winning run on second) pic.twitter.com/cGONDKAN4R
— Shaan (@sdvard3) June 25, 2024
The Padres fan appeared to take issue with Washington reliever Hunter Harvey throwing high and tight at Jurickson Profar in the 10th inning, calling it "bush league" to Winker. Profar eventually delivered the game-winning hit on a walk-off, two-run double.
Winker appeared to say he'd "whoop a 66-year-old's ass" after the fan mentioned his age during the confrontation. The 30-year-old Winker eventually retreated back toward the field.
Jesse Winker gets into it with 65-year old Padres fan after Profar walk-off hit. #padres #jessewinker #nats @NationPadres @MLBPipeline @barstoolsports pic.twitter.com/lQBAgxEcZ0
— SideNickSports (@sidenicksports) June 25, 2024
The Padres and Nationals continue their three-game series Tuesday night.
