Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling can’t remember exactly which 2013 World Series game he attended at Busch Stadium, but the St. Louis native could recall some details.
He remembers that Busch Stadium was “rocking” and said former Red Sox slugger Mike Napoli might have hit a home run on that October night. Now, nearly nine years after witnessing the playoffs as a fan, he’ll have his own postseason moment. Only this time, the Christian Brothers College high school grad will be in attendance as the Phillies' starting center fielder.
“It's pretty special, man,” Vierling said. “Definitely family and friends are all going to be here.