Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman defends ‘old-school’ Padres-Dodgers rivalry after bench-clearing incident

Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman defends ‘old-school’ Padres-Dodgers rivalry after bench-clearing incident

The benches cleared after Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, center, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts yell at each other after the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning June 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

San Diego Padres former closer Trevor Hoffman throws out the first pitch before the San Diego Padres' home opener against the San Francisco Giants April 5, 2011, in San Diego. (Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports)

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, center, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts yell at each other after the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning June 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center July 24, 2022, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Gregory Fisher/USA Today Sports)