VIDEO: Phillies' Rhys Hoskins Gets Foot Stepped on Twice by Dodgers Baserunners
By Parker White
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins isn't having a good day at the ballpark on Thursday, thanks in large part because he's had his footed stepped on TWICE at first base by two members of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's tough to decide intent in these kinds of situations, but you be the judge as to whether they were malicious.
Rhys Hoskins right foot just took back to back hits pic.twitter.com/GMzOD4wEBm
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) July 18, 2019
You think Max Muncy did that on purpose out of frustration after his fielding error in the previous half inning? Tough to say, and at least Muncy appeared apologetic after spiking Hoskins.
Not true ?Matt Beatty’s was an accident, Hoskins heel was hanging over the bag and he clipped it. Muncy stepped on the inside of the bag right on his foot that was on the edge of the bag. Scumbag it’s okay
— Embiid SZN (@LilUziMKert) July 18, 2019
The second time around with Matt Beaty running down the line, it does appear that he simply tripped over Hoskins' foot and didn't spike him. However, both are dangerous and could've injured the Philly first baseman pretty badly.
What makes this look even worse is that it happened on back-to-back plays.