97.5 The Fanatic to Broadcast Phillies-Mets Game on ESPN Radio
Nick Castellanos walked it off on September 1 when the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves on 97.5 The Fanatic during its first Phillies broadcast in 2024.
Jon “Boog” Sciambi and Doug Glanville handled the call for ESPN Radio, and 97.5 The Fanatic will broadcast its second Phillies game this season in a matchup against the New York Mets on Saturday, September 21.
Tune in at 4pm to hear one of the most heated modern MLB rivalries. You might even hear the Phillies clinch the National League East for the first time since 2011.
97.5 The Fanatic to Broadcast Phillies-Mets
The Phillies will travel to Citi Field for a weekend set with a commanding lead over the Mets. Their magic number is shrinking, and Saturday could be the day they win the division pennant.
Rob Thomson acknowledged the looming achievement of clinching a playoff berth after an emphatic Tuesday night victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, he spoke during the ESPN Radio pregame show on 97.5 The Fanatic on September 1 about the real regular season goal of clinching the NL East.
ESPN Baseball Analysts on 97.5 The Fanatic
The Fanatic has featured ESPN’s top baseball analysts as guests in recent seasons. Baseball Tonight host Buster Olney praised the crowd at Citizens Bank Park earlier this season after predicting the Phillies as his World Series winner in 2024.
“It’s the best home field advantage in baseball. The relationship between the players and the crowd seems absolutely tangible to the point that I think on those days when players are flat… I think the crowd helps to lift them and to keep them accountable and to push them through those moments.” –Buster Olney
Tim Kurkjian has also dropped his best Phillies analysis during guest appearances on 97.5 The Fanatic. He’s encouraged patience for the most passionate fan base in sports.
“This is what you do when the game beats you, and it beats you on a daily basis when you’re going poorly. It’s not a Philly thing. It’s a baseball thing, and all these guys are going to come out of these slumps eventually. It’s just going to be a question (of) when and how.” –Tim Kurkjian
