Local radio delivers great call of Phillies' Game 1 comeback

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) hits a two-RBI double during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Local radio announcers deliver great call of Phillies' Game 1 comeback

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 10/28/22

The Philadelphia Phillies defied the odds in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, and almost as impressive was the local radio call.

Despite being down 5-0 after three innings, the Phillies came roaring back against the Houston Astros and ace Justin Verlander. Philadelphia got three runs on four hits off Verlander in the fourth inning and tied the game with a two-run double off the bat of JT Realmuto in the fifth inning.

THE PHILLIES HAVE COME BACK AND TIED IT

(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/FKvLs5weWm

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 29, 2022

Calling the game on the radio for WIP-FM in Philadelphia, Phillies play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy and his broadcast partner Larry Andersen delivered a heck of an account of Realmuto’s game-tying hit. Take a listen (courtesy of Twitter user Nick Piccone).

.@TMacPhils was on the call as the Phillies tied it 5-5 pic.twitter.com/0VxJ7lqZzY

— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) October 29, 2022

The best part was easily Andersen’s audible “YES!” in the background. That was a sweet call.

The Phillies looked dead in the water in Game 1, and the Astros were even flexing on them after opening up such a big lead. Anything can happen in October, and the local radio call definitely helped capture the excitement of the moment.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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