It is all to battle for in the National League for the division series. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are both in a battle to achieve the same. Given the proximity, it’s a tight battle, and every factor comes into play. As it can affect the result, no one wants to give any advantage to another. But the Braves made a blunder of forgetting it and committed a mistake. This seems to have impacted them, and thus they are now mulling over it.
A leak from the clubhouse boundaries became detrimental for the Braves. The reason is Orlando Arcia’s comment on Bryce Harper was meant as a boost. But its public appearance changed the situation. Harper instead used it as a motivation to guarantee a win amidst an epic stare-down, forcing an explanation from Arcia. But will it be enough to change the situation for the team?
Orlando Arcia Accepts a Mistake as Bryce Harper Stares Him Down
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The Atlanta Braves have dominated the entire season, breaking many records. This made them the favorite for the championship. But until they met the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the former stayed ahead of the latter the entire season, matters seem to have taken a different route.
The wild card entrants are now leading the division winners in the NDLS, all thanks to their latest dominating win. The Phillies homered it to win it with a score of 10-2 and Bryce Harper played a great knock of two runs and two HRs.
But it was his stare on Arcia that stole the show. And when Harper was asked about it, he came straight to the point with his direct response. He replied, “On the question, Did you enjoy staring him down? Yeah, I stared right at him”
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The response was something Arcia expected, but he was not sure how Harper got to know about it. He said, “No, he wasn’t supposed to hear that. That’s why we were saying it in the clubhouse”
Orlando Arcia isn't happy that the "atta boy Harper" quote left the clubhouse pic.twitter.com/rSjoR9eci1
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 12, 2023
The explanation has come up in a manner of trying to change the situation before the upcoming battle. But will it be enough to stop the dominant Phillies?
Atlanta Stares at an End as the Phillies Take a Strong Lead in the NDLS
The Atlanta Braves came back with a great win in the second game. It brought the series to a level where both were at an advantage but the Philadelphia Phillies changed it with the latest win. It also exposed the pitching troubles of the Braves, causing concern to surround them throughout the MLB world.
Moreover, Arcia’s comments seem to have complicated the situation for them. While he has explained the case to calm the situation, it is unlikely to change the situation. If the Braves want to stay in the contest, they need to do better when they play in Philadelphia again in the competitive setup.
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Though it won’t be a simple task, given the atmosphere and fan support for the Phillies. How do you see this? Will the Phillies win again or the Braves make a comeback? Share your predictions in the comments.
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