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Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm had a tough performance in Monday’s 5-4 win over the New York Mets, committing three errors in the first three innings.
After two pitching errors in the first two innings, Bohm made a routine play on a ground ball from Starling Marte to save the second out of the second inning, much to the delight of Phillies fans, who sarcastically cheered and cheered him on. gave a standing ovation.
After the play and mockery from fans, Bohm was caught on camera saying “I hate this place”, in reference to Philadelphia.
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Phillies fans gave Alec Bohm a standing ovation after performing a routine third play 😅
He made two errors just before this game. pic.twitter.com/YmsQpSsV2Q
Speaking to reporters after the game, Bohm confirmed what he said and apologized to Phillies fans for the comment.
“Look, emotions got the better of me. I said it. Do I really mean it? No,” Bohm said. “It’s a frustrating night for me, obviously. … These people, these fans, they just want to win. … I don’t mean that.”
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Alec Bohm “does he really hate this place?”
It doesn’t look like that.
“Look, emotions have gotten the better of me. I said it. Do I really mean it? No. It’s a frustrating night for me, obviously. . . . These people, these fans, they just want to win. … I don’t mean that.” pic.twitter.com/Q7VZ2aBoAg
The Mets led 3-0 after the first inning and 4-0 after the seventh, but the Phillies rebounded with five runs in the eighth thanks to the RBI elimination of Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto’s two-run homer and a pair of doubles by Rhys. Hoskins and Didi Gregorius. Bohm started the rally with a walk and finished 1 for 1 with two walks.
The third pick in the 2018 draft was a highly touted prospect and made his MLB debut during the coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .338/.400/.481 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 44 games.
In 2021, Bohm reduced .247/.305/.342 with seven home runs and 47 RBIs in 115 games.
Going into Monday’s game, the Wichita State product had made just one appearance this season, going 2-2 with a brace and a walk in Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.
The Phillies 3-1 have the best record in the National League East. Considering it’s the start of the season, Bohm should only be getting comfortable, which would be a good sign for a team looking to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
