The Phillies and Mets take a two-game series across the pond.
British Phillies fan Dave Shaw uses the word “jawn” to show just how Philly he has become — which is jolly good, we suppose. At any rate, Shaw will have his favorite team in his backyard this weekend as the Phillies play a two-game set against the Mets at London Stadium.
Shaw became hooked on the Phillies when he attended a game at Citizens Bank Park during a vacation in 2012 and has morphed into a popular social media figure since. MLB admired Shaw enough to let him escort his hero, Chase Utley, on a promotional trip around London. Shaw is soaking it all in. “The Philly invasion is going to be descending upon London,” he said.
Philadelphians will flock to England to watch the Phils play the Mets in the team’s first game overseas. They’ll be joined by some locals who follow the team with the same passion as the fans back home. Along with Shaw, there is 69-year-old Barry Mortimer of Yorkshire, who says he’s beenThe Phillies and Mets will play the first of two games in London on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia time .
The politics for a big payday will always tarnish all professional sports as a whole. But when you enjoy the game morally and respectfully, sure it’s good to keep a “fan favorite” but the bottom line is how will the player impact our team for success. It’s unfortunate that Hoskins has an injury history but with all athletes at some point you have to cut ties.
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