Despite coming off a thrilling walk off win over the Nationals and facing off against the second-worst team in the National League, the Phillies opened up a three-game series in Pittsburgh by getting crushed by the Pirates, 7-0.
Rather than fully diving into the disaster that was this game, here’s one major question that needs to be asked: Is 2021 the worst version of Vince Velasquez we’ve ever seen? In honor of his five earned runs in a measly two innings, here are some fun SAT-quality words to describe his season so far, especially his performance in this game:
- Abhorrent
- Abominable
- Ghastly
- Detestable
- Loathsome
- Odious
- Repugnant
Although, the reality is that this loss can’t be entirely blamed on Velasquez.