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Good morning, and happy Monday! Let’s get right into it.
Aaron Altherr, god among men
Aaron Altherr, whose bat has been hotter than the sun lately, came off the bench yesterday after sitting out (most of) the game due to a sore wrist. He came off the bench, walked up to the plate, and did this.
Aaron Altherr comes off bench with pinch hit 3 run homer to tie game at 5-5 in the bottom of the 8th
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) May 7, 2017
Aaron Altherr is magic. On the bench all day, hits the 1st pitch he sees as a pinch hitter into the stands. 1st career pinch hit HR.
— Ben Harris (@byBenHarris) May 7, 2017
He IS magic!
Aaron Altherr: 1st Phillies player since Chase Utley (2005) with PH HR with 2+ runners on base to tie or take lead in 8th inning or later pic.twitter.com/FiV9Rn6X8q
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) May 7, 2017
I didn’t embed that tweet because of the absolutely insane, ridiculous, almost pointless stat (seriously, I hate stats like that). I embedded it because Aaron Altherr is a handsome, handsome man. Look at that smile! Look at it! It makes my heart flutter.
Let’s talk about Aaron Altherr’s nickname
First, it needs to be said that the Phillies Twitter account is so much better than it’s ever been. Ever. In the entire history of the account. But they’re trying to push a nickname for Aaron Altherr that is far too wordy to stick.
The Fresh Prince of Altherr comes off the bench and ties the game with one swing! #GoPhils pic.twitter.com/sbP8e0SGSM
— Phillies (@Phillies) May 7, 2017
Fresh Prince of Altherr. No. I admire the effort and cleverness, but no. There’s a better option, invented by (I believe) Brad Engler from Crashburn Alley.
— Schmidt's Perm (@bxe1234) August 20, 2015
That's The Rhineland Rocket!
The Rhineland Rocket is so, so much better. Live it, learn it, love it.
Shut up, Max Scherzer
Scherzer booing the Phillies crowd. #IBackTheNats pic.twitter.com/p9bKv8pRCl
— Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) May 7, 2017
I admire the attempted troll game, but call me when you win a postseason series. Or when you turn into Joey Votto, master troller. Until then? Maybe shut it.
Shut up, Mike Schmidt
CSNPhilly likes their crotchety old broadcasters.
Schmidty sounds upset about the Gatorade bath Galvis just took. Ok...
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) May 7, 2017
I’m guessing he was annoyed because it was a sacrifice fly that Freddy Galvis was getting doused for. And if that’s true, honestly, just shut up. Really. I know back in your day they didn’t celebrate anything because you were hard working emotionless men and getting excited was undignified and wins shouldn’t be celebrated but picked apart so everyone can see how they can do better. But those days are over. They’re over and they’re not coming back. So get over it and move on with your anti-celebration bullshit.
He's so bad as a broadcaster I'd be OK with taking him out of the Hall of Fame https://t.co/4cmt25UV6h
— Michael Baumann (@MJ_Baumann) May 7, 2017
Seriously he’s so bad.
Tweet of the day
I don’t agree with Brian Kenny about much, but this is a no brainer.
No reason women shouldn't be umpiring in the major leagues.
— Brian Kenny (@MrBrianKenny) May 7, 2017
I don’t think it’s a courageous thing to say, mostly because it’s so unbelievably obvious. But I’m glad he said it.