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Am I a Phanatic?

Back in March I wrote about how to fall in love with baseball all over again. Well last night, my failing relationship with the game was rekindled in a romantic rainy evening win against the Red Sox. The night with complete with a hot dog and crabfries (a Philly favorite) and a 3-run homer to rally a 4-2 win in Citizen’s Bank Park. Sparks flew as I fell in love with the sport once again.

I attended the game for a #CollegeSeries night at the ballpark for communications students. Students represented schools from Temple and Villanova to The College of New Jersey and the University of Delaware. We sat in the Phillies media room to talk and learn from professionals in the industry, such as John Brazer- Director of Publicity, Rob Brooks- Manager of Broadcasting, Gregg Murphy- Broadcaster, and Scott Palmer- Director of Public Affairs.

My view at @phillies #collegeseries. Packed house!! pic.twitter.com/baCrPEHhSH
— Gregg Murphy (@GmurphCSN) April 8, 2015

They didn’t glamorize their profession; rather, they said if you love your job, the schedule will be only a small glitch. Also, they said no matter what market you end up in, big or small or urban or rural, it won’t matter as long as you’re passionate about your career. Offering advice on how to get involved in the industry was helpful, however, the men on the stage didn’t represent the audience, which was filled at least half with women. Unlike what was advertised, Bonnie Clark, VP of Communications, was not present. I wish the Phillies made more of an effort to have represented women in the field given that so many females are interested in getting involved in the sports industry. 

Following 90 minutes of discussion and selfies with World Series trophies, we fought the wind and rain as we watched the game. We even stayed a full 9 innings, can't say that happens all too often nowadays. Citizen’s Bank Park was one of the nicest MLB stadiums I’ve attended (Beating the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Mets). It reminded me most of Citi Field, but on a smaller scale. Despite the weather, over 25,000 fans showed up. I admired their enthusiasm, and they added to a great experience. With a few Red Sox fans getting ejected, it added a little more excitement to an already good game.

I may be a loyal White Sox fans, but living in Philadelphia I can’t help but to have a little love for the Phillies.