Was the pitcher asking for it or was Harper out of line on this one? Bryce Harper was ejected from the Phillies game against the Rockies on Sunday, May 14th.
We just had to talk about this on The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU.
DENVER, CO – MAY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a ninth inning two-run homerun in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Bryce Harper Ejected In Phillies Loss
It was a really tough night for the Phillies, unable to get any runs across the plate despite having seven hits. The pitcher who really (in our opinion) started the whole thing was Rockies Jake Bird. Check the video below, you be the judge if he started it.
Harper was interviewed after the game, here’s what he had to say according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“I understand getting fired up after an inning and stuff like that, but once you make it about a team, or make it about yourself or the other team, that’s when I’ve got a problem with it.”
DENVER, CO – MAY 14: Umpire Ryan Willis #18 ejects manager Rob Thomson #59 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth ininng of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Harper Wasn’t The Only Ejection…
Manage of the Phillies, Rob Thomson, was also ejected. This was reported by NBC Sports. Here’s what he had to say about Harper’s reaction to pitcher Jake Bird.
“He’s protecting his teammates. That’s what this group does. And I’m proud of them for it. He’s an emotional guy and he was sticking up for his teammates. Boys will be boys. Things happen.”
Let’s See The Fight Video
Didn’t know we were watching HOCKEY instead of BASEBALL! Check it out below.
Harper's Injury
Well, don’t forget that Bryce Harper just returned to the line a couple weeks ago after Tommy John surgery repaired his elbow. One of the fastest comebacks we’ve seen from that injury in a long time.
DENVER, CO – MAY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates in the dugout after hitting a ninth inning two-run homerun in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
