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Every postseason, a familiar sequence unfolds: a player makes a statement during a press conference, then that quote quickly spreads across social media, often becoming an unintentional source of “motivation” for the opposing fan base.
This precise scenario played out with Merrill Kelly as he prepared to take the mound at Citizens Bank Park for Game 2.
Kelly’s comment touched upon the vibrant atmosphere in Philadelphia, which he openly acknowledged as being raucous. However, it was his comparison to the noise level he experienced during the World Baseball Classic that left fans annoyed.