I really appreciate that Markelle Fultz didn’t sail his first pitch at today’s Phillies game, because I would have been forced to irrationally defend him for the sake of the site’s brand. His throw to home wasn’t perfect, but the faux warm-up routine was a nice touch, and at least he got the ball there without bouncing.
More importantly, Fultz continued to double down on the playoff aspirations of his teammates. During a brief media availability session prior to the first pitch, he continued to emphasize that the playoffs are a universal goal for the program this year.