Keith Hernandez hates watching the Phillies, after all.
The Mets will play two series in his next week and a half with the Phillies, but Hernandez will miss both. This weekend, Hernandez will celebrate his team's 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Series Championship in St. Louis when Philadelphia comes to Citi Field for his three-game set.
When will the Mets play four games at Citizens Bank Park next weekend?
On Tuesday's Mets-Reds SNY telecast, Hernandez explained, "It's an unscheduled series." "I expressed to the front office of the Mets, not the front office of SNY, that I dislike playing Phillies games. So I think they let me quit the series."
Gary Cohen, slightly discredited by Hernandez's statement, put an additional question on everyone's mind:
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"It never seems to disappoint," Hernandez replied. "Over the years - and they're so hot right now, I'd love to see them - but basically, defensively, the Phillies have always been underhanded." 17}
When Cohen suggested to Hernandez that he add an extra broadcast to his schedule to watch the Phillies, Hernandez said, "Don't hold your breath." rice field.
After admitting to liking the city and ballpark of Philadelphia a few innings later, Hernandez added:
The Mets have gone 9-3 against the Phillies this season so far, thanks to his 9th inning comeback of a miraculous 7-run run in Philadelphia on May 5. emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Phillies played their best baseball this season. and has won 10 of their last 11 games. Tuesday. Next, they leapfrogged the Padres to gain control of his second wildcard spot in the National League. The Mets, who started play Tuesday, have a 10-game lead over the No. 3 Phillies in the NL East.
