San Diego Padres anchorman Manny Machado struggled against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his team's 9-4 defeat. The star third baseman went 1-for-5, struck out twice, and was almost a non-factor in offense in the most recent game back at his former home.Los Angeles Dodgers fans, of course, didn't miss the chance to make fun of the team's former star. They jeered and mocked the All-Star for his struggles in the game.Marty Mush@martymush@StevenCheah Manny Machado may never win a game66@StevenCheah Manny Machado may never win a gameLen@LenRaveloMachado striking out at Dodger Stadium. What a tradition.163Machado striking out at Dodger Stadium. What a tradition.Yvonne@slyp0806@LenRavelo You love to see it1@LenRavelo You love to see itManny Machado has been a steady hand in the San Diego Padres' offense this year. However, outside of Machado, the Padres have lacked the offensive prowess expected. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s prolonged absence is a contributing factor as well.Georgie JR Herrera@Georgeherreraj1@MannyMachado_ y can't u just hit the ball vs going for a home run1@MannyMachado_ y can't u just hit the ball vs going for a home runJordan@_mojo__jojothis is a manny machado hate accountthis is a manny machado hate accountWhile Dodgers fans poked fun at Machado and the Padres, the latter fanbase, of course, were appreciative of the All-Star. Machado has almost single-handedly carried his team this season.Jordan Naylor@jnailz21Does manny Machado hustle more than any other player in the league?2Does manny Machado hustle more than any other player in the league?Tony@Pads1818Never forget all the Dodgers fans who said Manny Machado was the most overrated player in the MLB after the 2019 season.31Never forget all the Dodgers fans who said Manny Machado was the most overrated player in the MLB after the 2019 season.Mike@padresmike63@dennistlin Manny must have tripped on his way to first base bc I have been told for years that he just does not hustle.@dennistlin Manny must have tripped on his way to first base bc I have been told for years that he just does not hustle.Machado is batting .305 with an OPS of .916 with 26 home runs and 88 RBIs this year. He's currently the only Padres player batting north of .275. Juan Soto and Josh Bell, who were acquired during the deadline, have yet to impress for the Friars.death by ringworms and camels@padresfangirl@dennistlin Dennis. I was told he did not hustle.48@dennistlin Dennis. I was told he did not hustle.MP@MichaelJPage@dennistlin That’s my captain! Leaving it all on the field every game10@dennistlin That’s my captain! Leaving it all on the field every gamePadres fans were especially appreciative of the grit that Manny Machado has continued to show. This was evident in the third inning of today's game after he dove in, head first, to first base to drive in a run.Talking Friars@TalkingFriarsPadres lead 1-0 after Trea Turner's throwing error1095Padres lead 1-0 after Trea Turner's throwing error https://t.co/WuVOx6r37g"Padres lead 1-0 after Trea Turner's throwing error" - @ Talking FriarsThis initiated the scoring for the Padres before the Dodgers went on a slugfest in the fourth inning by scoring five runs. The win by the Dodgers gave them the series victory over the Padres.The Padres will travel back home after their nine-game roadtrip. Next up are the Arizona Diamondbacks, followed by a return three-game series against the Dodgers in San Diego.