It’s unfortunate that even during this hard-fought, must-watch series between two of the league’s offensive juggernauts, off field drama detracted from the spectacle on the field. FOX News journalist Jake Mintz received a wave of both backlash and support over his reporting on comments overheard in the Braves clubhouse following their Game 2 victory to level the series, comments which were brought into the national focus following Bryce Harper’s celebration toward Orlando Arcia while rounding the bases following the two-time MVP’s second home run of the night in Game 3. With all the pregame furor surrounding this contest, it is perhaps a bit surprising that the series wrapped up in a rather quiet fashion, with the Phillies hanging on to a 3-1 victory to eliminate the Braves and advance to the NLCS where they’ll meet the Diamondbacks, fresh off their sweep of the Dodgers.
MLB Playoff Roundup: Phillies eliminate Braves to advance to NLCS
