Dodgers fans enraged after Padres jumbotron displays crying Clayton Kershaw picture after win: "Sad life you live if this is the peak lol"

The San Diego Padres won their season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2, which saw Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yu Darvush starring on the night.

While the San Diego outfit gave an impressive performance, some of the class from the night was rubbed off by the team's jumbotron in the stadium depicting a morphed crying Clayton Kershw picture. Dodgers fans condemned the gesture and took to social media to voice their displeasure.

The Padres and the Dodgers have both been neck to neck in the NL West table so far this season. The Padres have a 18-15 record after their latest win and sit in third position on the table. Meanwhile, the Dodgers remain top of the table with a 19-14 record. The teams might change positions before the series is over.

The home team made a bright start to the game and took the lead in the fifth inning thanks to two homers from Fernando Tatis Jr., who seems to be finally hitting his stride after a slow start to the season. He became the first batter with multiple two home run games against pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

Maybe that was the insipiration behind the picture of Kershaw in tears which was tastlessly displayed on the jombotron at the end of the game. Whatever the case, Dodgers fans did not take it well and made their voices heard in Twitter.

The Sad Diego Padres have their sight set on top spot after latest win against the Dodgers

The ongoing series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers may well determine who will be on top of the NL West table by next week. While the Dodgers maintain a slim lead at the top, the San Diego outfit has finally hit its stride with the big names taking the fore and putting up big performances.

The key for both teams will be consistency as the Arizona Diamondbacks are also in the mix for a postseason spot. The remaining two games of the series promises to be packed with entertainment no matter the result. Additionally, the Dodgers fans will be eager to see their team win after the tasteless image put up last night.

About the author

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.

Know More