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The Phillies’ Broadcast Has Switched To Publicity Stunt Mode
By Kyle Scott
Published:
CSN press release:
The Phillies broadcasting team of Tom McCarthy, Matt Stairs and Ben Davis will call the game from a special location near the on-deck circle on Tuesday, August 4th against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game airs on Comcast SportsNet at 7 p.m.
This special booth location provides the broadcasters with a unique view of the game, the players and the ballpark. Last season, the broadcast location was moved to the outfield, where Phillies play-by-play voice Tom McCarthy caught a home run ball hit by Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves.
Probably wrong to root for another ball to be hit in T-Mac’s direction given the close proximity to home… right? RIGHT?!
Side note: They should throw Greggggggggggg Murphy in the broadcast booth and dub it “Bizarro Night.” Send Stairs around the ballpark to interview and pound beers with fans. #RatingsWin
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.