Beloved analyst John Kruk provided a light-hearted moment during the Philadelphia Phillies' 3–1 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park. In a funny twist that resonates with many of us who've had an off-day with technology, Kruk found himself at odds with his computer during a commercial break in the fourth inning. The entertaining exchange made its way onto the NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast, much to the amusement of fans.
"Ah, this damn thing," Kruk exclaimed, momentarily forgetting that he was live on the air. Play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy, ever the professional, gently reminded Kruk of the situation.
Kruk explained his predicament, stating, "Well, in between innings I'm toying with this MLB thing, and man, is it just winning. ... It says I can't get emails on that email."
McCarthy, not missing a beat, suggested he try resetting his email password. Kruk's response?
A humorous account of an attempt to change his password to no avail, adding, "I might have to meet with [Phillies VP of marketing] Mike [Harris] on Saturday."
Can someone please help John Kruk get into his email? pic.twitter.com/ZeqIIPVJsF
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 3, 2025
While it remains a mystery what exactly "the MLB thing" was that had Kruk so vexed, it's clear enough that the Phillies are aware of the situation and no further updates have been given on his tech woes.
We’re on it
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 4, 2025
Putting the tech debacle aside, the 2025 season has started on a high note for the Phillies. With two series completed, they've claimed the top spot in the NL East with a commendable 5–1 record.
The excitement continues as Philadelphia gears up to face the undefeated Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game weekend series starting Friday. The matchup promises to be an early test of the Phillies' prowess and a perfect opportunity to showcase just how formidable they are this season.
