It’s been an interesting past week or so between the Mets, their legend Keith Hernandez and the Philadelphia Phillies.
First, the now-SNY broadcaster said he doesn’t like calling Phillies games because he thinks the team has poor fundamentals. That, of course, understandably angered the city of Philadelphia. A little later, the local Phillies broadcast poked fun at Hernandez with his “seal of approval” any time the Phillies made a solid defensive play.
With the Mets visiting the Philadelphia (-120) on Friday night, you just knew the Phillies would have another stunt ready for this little feud.
Though I don’t think anyone was ready for the mascot, Phillie Phanatic, to bring a blow-up doll of Hernandez (!) and a fake gold glove (you know, for defense) to the broadcast booth.
The results were predictably wild:
What kinda broadcast booth shenanigans?! pic.twitter.com/FJoZRv6mSY
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) August 19, 2022
Phillie Phanatic, Abusing Blow-Up Keith Hernandez. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/qRlWpgCCab
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 20, 2022
Oh man, that’s hilarious! Talk about a commitment to a bit.
I mean, for the Phanatic, the poor guy might be taking Hernandez’s slights a little more seriously. The latest comedy behind this NL East rivalry seems to only continue to grow.
MLB fans thought the Phillie Phanatic's stunt about Keith Hernandez was hilarious
Phillie Phanatic is the best mascot in ALL of sports https://t.co/EKNEYT4fto
— Justin Ungaro (@jrungaro99) August 20, 2022
The Phanatic is simply the best.
— sabrinaemilyyy (@sewpony1) August 20, 2022
— Marco Cerino (@CerinoRoyale) August 20, 2022
The Phillie Phanatic pulled up to the SNY booth and wants all the smoke
(via @NBCSPhilly) pic.twitter.com/qn5c3NRofA
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 20, 2022
Phanatic such a W 😂
— RandyIrving (@_RandyIrving) August 20, 2022
Best mascot in all of sports!
— Carlie McKennon (@CarlieMcKennon) August 20, 2022
As a fan of baseball the Phillie Phanatic is one of the best mascots in all of sports. https://t.co/lOX6MfAFOK
— Manny ortiz (@Manny0926) August 20, 2022
— Happy Gilmore? (@agmcgavin) August 20, 2022
— 💙💛 Brooke (fan account) ⚾️🍺🧀 (@_Brooke22) August 20, 2022
— VogeyHoguey (@AVoltatge) August 20, 2022
The Phillie Phanatic is an absolute menace. #LGM pic.twitter.com/k50dEUxNly
— Mickey True (@MickeyTrue84) August 20, 2022
The Phillie Phanatic bringing a Keith Hernandez doll, a golden glove trophy, and popcorn to the Mets booth is the content I'm here for. Can't wait to hear Keith's reaction #LGM
— Christine (@mynameispurpose) August 19, 2022
