In the third game of the National League Division Series, Philadelphia first baseman Rhys Hoskins broke out of his playoff slump by hitting a three-run home run against Atlanta's Spencer Strider. Maybe that's why he spiked his bat in such a dramatic manner after hitting a home run, because he was 1-for-19 in the playoffs before that.
RHYS HOME RUN AND BAT SPIKE#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/6AYpGHJwb4
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 14, 2022
It sparked the crowd, which later had another reason to go wild: OutfielderBryceHarper also went deep, this time off leftyReliever Dylan Lee The home run went to the right field.
BRYCEEEEEEEEE#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/q7NelkuVkM
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 14, 2022
The home runs, bat spike and six-run third woke up the Philly faithful after a quiet first few frames in their first home playoff game in five years.