April 23, 2008
Howard Nearly Runs Down Utley In Win
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No, it was Ryan Howard running just a half-step behind Chase Utley as they both rounded third, looking to grab the go-ahead and insurance runs from the Colorado Rockies. Because Burrell's hit could have been caught, Utley held up at second and Howard went all the way near the bag; once it dropped, both sprinted for home plate like it was that one scene from Rookie of the Year.
The Phillies are finally above .500 (they're 11-10) and swept the Rockies in a two-game series. Video of the game-winning hit and hilarious basepath action after the jump.
Posted by D-Mac on April 23, 2008 10:15 AM
Posted to Chase Utley
, Female Streakers
, Hilarity
, Pat Burrell
, Phillies
, Ryan Howard
Comments
Anybody else reminded of the scene in Major League in which Willie Mays Hayes nearly laps his teammate and they both slide into home within a half-second of each other?
Posted by: Tom Durso at April 23, 2008 12:03 PM
I love the fact that Ryan Howard is batting .190 and still got intentionally walked so they could face a guy who is batting .550 with runners in scoring position
Posted by: Joe at April 23, 2008 10:43 AM