Alright – so last night sucked. But I’d be willing to bet after sleeping on it you woke up today feeling a tiny bit better. The mission was to split in Atlanta and they did that. You didn’t want it to happen like that, but mission accomplished. Now the boys are coming back to the best atmosphere in baseball and we have Aaron Nola on the mound pitching for his next contract. The Braves needed an error, 10 men left on base, a juiced baseball that Rob Manfred snuck in, and a web gem in centerfield to win. I like our chances and I love Nick Castellanos’ response:

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth and there is not a group of guys I’d rather to go into battle with after taking one on the chin than the Philadelphia Phillies. These dudes have just enough rocks in their brain that I don’t even think last night bothered them. Look at half these guys favorite colors and then tell me there’s a ton going on up there:

@phillies

the boys are officially Swifties #mlb #phillies #RingTheBell #RedOctober #baseball #sports #playoffs #swiftie

♬ original sound – Phillies

Gray and white? Black? Orange, black, red, and navy blue together? Colors depending on the day? That’s a team that doesn’t overthink. They are trained baseball robots that can only function when on a diamond. Robots with an ax still to grind. Remember this photo from the regular season? It’s about to become legendary once they take the next two:

Phils in 4.