Brad Lidge: 'My ankle was up by my mouth at some point'
The mosh pit celebration is the pinnacle of sports. With the World Series starting on Friday, one former Series champion gave the fans insight into what it felt like to be at the bottom of one.
"My ankle was up by my mouth at some point," Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge said. "But I was still screaming for joy, so that lets you know the elation there."
As the Phillies get ready to take on the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series, Lidge has been reflecting on the run that won Philly its second title in 2008.
"I remember running out there, and I just kept thinking to myself 'don't get ahead of yourself," Lidge said. "Stay locked in and in the moment. Think about executing the pitches. Otherwise, that moment will never come that we dream about."
Lidge is an interesting story, especially this week. Not only did he win the World Series with the Phillies, but he also began his career with the Houston Astros, the Phillies opponent this year. Lidge has been asked often about which team he will side with, and his answer has stayed the same.
"I loved my time in Houston," Lidge said. Incredible memories there. Incredible teammates. But we won the whole thing with the Phillies. And when I retired, the Phillies immediately reached out to me and said we want to have your family out and retire you as a Phillie."
No matter who Lidge is rooting for, he seems a likely candidate to throw out the first pitch at some point during the series.
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