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Everyone loves a good bat flip. Well, ok not everyone. Some boomers think it’s disrespectful to the game or something. But, amongst those who know how to work a smartphone, they’re beloved.
Playoff bat flips are especially fun. Jose Bautista’s bat flip in 2015 against the Texas Rangers comes to mind as one of the all-time best.
But, Phillies’ first baseman Rhys Hoskins just had one that is even better.
Hoskins uncorked a ferocious bat flip after a huge three-run homer
Rhys Hoskins found himself up to bat against Braves rookie Spencer Strider in the 3rd inning of a 1-0 game in game three of the NLDS (series tied 1-1).
What happened next will be forever in Phillies lore.
Rhys Hoskins with one of the most disrespectful pimp jobs ever @BarstoolPhilly pic.twitter.com/3DHULEMALH
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 14, 2022
Naturally, Twitter went nuts.
The Hoskins bat spike was awesome. Incredible moment and emotion, with that crowd right there with him. 👏🔥
— Casey Stern (@CaseyStern) October 14, 2022
That Hoskins bat flip just ended Strider’s whole career
— SportsTalkNYM.com (@SportsTalkNYM) October 14, 2022
HOSKINS SPIKE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF JOEY BATS' FLIP
THIS SPORT
IT IS THE BEST THING
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 14, 2022
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) October 14, 2022
Not to be outdone, Bryce Harper homered two pitches later as the Phillies had five straight hits on five straight pitches.
BRYCE HARPER SENDS ONE TO JERSEY!
SOUTH PHILLY IS ALIVEpic.twitter.com/t53t5Wow9O
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) October 14, 2022
Fastball right down the direct middle of the plate to Bryce Harper? What could possibly go wrong?
— Jake Crumley (@Crumbles123) October 14, 2022
Altogether, it was a six-run third inning for the Phillies.