Sometimes, life will come at you fast. Just ask Mariners lead radio announcer Rick Rizzs.
Before the Mariners earned a 9-1 victory against the Angels on Monday, Rizzs was calling Seattle’s game per usual. With a two-one count and two outs in the bottom of the fifth, Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert threw a fastball to Angels center fielder Magneuris Sierra, who blasted a foul ball mere inches away from Rizzs in the announcers’ booth.
After the play, Rizzs reacted to the play with his popular catchphrase. “Holy smokes,” he said.
Thankfully, the 68-year-old has quick reflexes and dodged the ball.