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Bryson Stott’s Playoff Grand Slam Audio Even More Chill-Inducing Without Announcers

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Bryson Stott rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam.

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Phillies infielder Bryson Stott had the play of the night on Wednesday with a game-sealing grand slam against the Marlins. The homer helped Philadelphia sweep division rival Miami in the wildcard round to advance to the NLDS.

The call on that game-changing hit was incredible in real time, but audio is now circulating without the sounds of announcers in the booth. The scene is somehow even more chill-inducing.

Stott stepped to the dish in the bottom of the sixth inning with the bases loaded and his team up 3-0. He’d soon double that score, plus one, with a deep shot to right-center field.

An absolute no-doubter, the ball traveled 412 feet off the bat before landing amid a slew of exuberant Philly fans. The grand slam blew what had been a close game wide open, putting the writing on the wall for both teams.

The Phillies would go on to win, 7-1, keeping their season alive for at least one more series. The Marlins were effectively eliminated by the loss.

The Stott homer was easily the play of the game, and it sent Citizens Bank Park into an absolute frenzy. One social media user was able to cut the announcer audio from the broadcast of that home run, posting it for everyone to see.

The scene is incredible.

Just the sound of the crowd, the players, and the crack of the ball coming off the bat.

The stadium was ready to explode even before Stott stepped to the plate in anticipation of a big moment. Stott’s swing on the first pitch unleashed the madness.

Many have been commenting on the announcer-less audio and the incredible environment in Philadelphia, including Kirk Herbstreit who said, “Read attendance is down for the MLB postseason… Doesn’t appear to be the case in Philly! Wow this is awesome!!”

The Phillies will meet up with another division rival in the NLDS as they take on the Atlanta Braves.