NBC’s Joey Votto jinxes Phillies just before Ozzie Albies homers for Braves
The first-year broadcaster didn't have to wait long for his bold prediction to be spoiled
During the fourth inning of NBC and Peacock's broadcast of Game 3, Joey Votto, a 17-year MLB veteran and former National League MVP, made a bold prediction that Atlanta Braves were done scoring after taking a 3-0 lead. Votto confidently informed play-by-play man Matt Vasgersian, "I do not see the Braves scoring any more runs the rest of the way."
However, as good as Zack Wheeler looked, he issued a walk and allowed a two-run home run to Ozzie Albies, rendering Votto's prediction untrue before the inning was over. As an in-game analyst, Votto's season ends after this series, as NBC does not hold any broadcast or streaming rights after the wild-card round.
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