Not much was going right for the Atlanta Braves early on in Tuesday’s Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies. But as it tends to go in postseason baseball, the slightest moment can be enough to tip the scales of momentum.
But a celebration for taking a third ball? You don’t see that happen too often.
After the Braves had scored two runs in the fifth inning to cut the score to 7-3, Orlando Arcia was at the plate and looking to put more pressure on the Phillies. Then, in an attempt to rattle Connor Brogdon and fire up his dugout, Arcia screamed and posed while avoiding a high-and-tight third ball.
And when I say, he screamed, I really mean it.
Orlando Arcia vocally takes one up and in. pic.twitter.com/mQb0ObKgNo
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) October 11, 2022
When you’re down big in a playoff game, a high-energy player like that is essential. At the same time, though, you better get on base after celebrating a third ball. And that’s exactly what Arcia did: He reached on a walk.
Though he’d end up getting stranded on base, fans loved that moment from Arcia. He was fired up.
This was how Twitter reacted
Don't know why…but I can't stop laughing at this. So much better than a Juan Soto take https://t.co/VWGsKBU1wJ
— Scott Patterson (@ScottieNTCF) October 11, 2022
So good to see this. Personality is needed in this game. https://t.co/sOjnB0cie3
— Sam (@SamTheMan180) October 11, 2022
I’ll run through a brick wall for Orland Arcia.
— Beaneater Buzz🍦(The Bean King) (@BeaneaterB) October 11, 2022
Orlando Arcia with an elite take 🎬😤 pic.twitter.com/8N7bvfXo0a
— Paul Sporer (@sporer) October 11, 2022
I thought the ump was calling strike 3 but it was actually Arcia grunting I’m crying 😂😂😂
— colleen 🍦 (@cmmcguire) October 11, 2022
Orlando Arcia with a VERY loud take 😂
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) October 11, 2022
Orlando Arcia with the most emphatic take of a pitch in baseball history
— Dalton Brown (@DaltonOnSports) October 11, 2022
That AB by Arcia has me absolutely juiced up right now lol #FortheA
— Austin Heflin (@austinpheflin) October 11, 2022
Arcia when he takes a pitch pic.twitter.com/jkBt2oObQG
— Ty (@tyvanduyn) October 11, 2022
The Braves are going to need more of that energy for this series.
