March 11, 2019
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In case you forgot, Bryce Harper now plays for the Phillies.
Rob McElhenney is already making friends with new Phillies star Bryce Harper.
The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" creator, spotting a Phillies photo that screamed for his commentary, reached out to Harper on Twitter on Monday afternoon.
Dayman
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 11, 2019
Fighter of the Nightman
Champion of the Sun pic.twitter.com/d1Ij6h1feW
Hey Bryce- i feel like i can call you Bryce because we are so much alike. Wanna have a catch? https://t.co/DzZQbzfk8r
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) March 11, 2019
Harper, who's still adjusting to the fanatical sports atmosphere in Philly, quickly accepted the invitation.
You sure can call me Bryce. I bet this will be a real ‘grand slam’ of a friendship. Let’s have a catch sometime this summer at the Bank! #PhillyLoaded https://t.co/QN9ZcBMhIZ
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) March 11, 2019
And then McElhenney upped the ante, putting Mike Trout's future on blast.
Deal. Hey @MikeTrout you want in on this? I know I can’t throw as fast as you but I think you would be impressed with my speed. I like your hair. These are all the things we can talk about and more. See you in 2020! https://t.co/oqJlmdS7BJ
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) March 12, 2019
McElhenney has a history of befriending Philadelphia athletes. He's been buddies with Chase Utley for years and even included Jason Kelce and Beau Allen in a Super Bowl episode last season.
This catch might work out better if Mac is pitching to Harper. Seventy beers deep, Charlie Kelly has a perfect batting average against Mac. It would also just be much cooler to see Harper homer off Rob McElhenney at Citizens Bank Park.
