The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves via a 3-1 ultimate in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, punching their price tag to the NL Championship Series for the second one 12 months in a row. The Phillies will now play the Arizona Diamondbacks starting on Monday for the NL pennant.
If you idea the Phillies would win with out referencing the feedback Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia made about Bryce Harper following Game 2 … neatly, about that. Rookie reliever Orion Kerkering, who didn’t pitch in Game 4, determined to have a good time whilst dressed in a shirt that featured the word “Atta Boy Harper” at the entrance and “He wasn’t supposed to hear it” at the again. Here’s visual evidence, courtesy of Matt Breen of the Philly Inquirer:
For those that have no longer been paying consideration, Harper was once doubled-off to finish Game 2 — he located himself to attain on successful, however the ball was once stuck in the air and he had strayed too some distance from first to get again in time. Reporters had been provide in the Braves clubhouse when Arcia loudly stated “ha-ha, atta boy, Harper!”Â
A couple of journalists revealed Arcia’s feedback, which then ended in Harper staring Arcia down after homering two times in the Phillies’ Game 3 win. It must be famous Harper shrugged off Arcia’s quip when he was once requested about them later on. Arcia, for his section, additionally held court docket after Game 3 and defined that Harper “wasn’t supposed to hear it, that’s why we were saying it in the clubhouse.”
Clearly the Phillies — or, no less than, their pals — discovered some humor in the location.Â
Kerkering, via the way in which, has been one of the vital breakout pitchers of the playoffs. Despite making handiest 3 common season appearances, he is pitched in 3 postseason video games and has allowed one hit and one stroll whilst placing out one of the vital 11 batters he is confronted.Â