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12 Responses to “Top Moment No. 7: Bruntlett’s Unassisted Triple Play”

1. Joe Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 5:48 pm

   I remember I was watching this game with my dad, and we were ready to string Bruntlett up by his neck. The two misplays he made to allow men on base almost certainly would blow yet another save by Brad Lidge. I was so incredibly upset, and I said to my dad, “Well, I guess there’s always a chance of an unassisted triple play.” And we both laughed. “By Bruntlett,” he added, and we laughed even harder.

   I don’t think I’ve ever been more amazed at one single play in the many years I’ve been watching baseball.

2. Dudley Monk Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 6:01 pm

   It was a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment for Eric Bruntlett, and many fans including myself will remember him warmly for such an event, even though luck was a big part of it. I wish him all the luck with his new team and hope he realizes that he will be forever remembered here in Philly.

3. Jack Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 6:34 pm

   I agree with Dudley. He played within his own means and this was by far an unreal play and he deserves credit for being in the right place. I still remember his warm smirk after this. For as much as people ragged on him, I’ll miss him and wish him well the rest of his career and will be glad to see him back in the future decades as they honor the ‘08 team

4. Manny Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   Still speechless with that play.

   Corollary: Mr. Lidge was about to blow another save. Two guys on base, zero outs.

5. Jeff Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

   and if only the Mets had not sent the runners, it would have been 1 out, men on 1st and 2nd still… ahh gotta love them Mets.

6. WFC010 Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm

   Bruntlett may not have been the best player ever, but we will always remember him fondly for his awesome beard, un-assisted triple play, and of course for his final run in the ‘08 WS.

7. Brian Sr. of CO Says:
   January 16th, 2010 at 9:00 am

   WFC010 is correct on most of it except “may not have been the best player ever”. LOL. He was just flat out bad. LOL. But hey, I agree while he was horrible, couldnt hit, couldnt field, I always appreciated him for his baseball mind, which was one thing he had, and lets not forget the Beard. Pretty sad that he was signed by the worst team in baseball to a MINOR league deal, but oh well. Thanks for the memories.

8. WFC010 Says:
   January 16th, 2010 at 10:20 am

   Brain Sr. : Hey, I was just being polite towards his beardness!

   We all are well aware of just how awful he was, but I can’t help but look back at him fondly…but it may just be because i’m a Phillies fan, and often look back more fondly on the crap players, than the good ones. Anyone who watched the Phillies teams in the late 80’s knows what i’m talking about…possibly! lol

9. Nick Says:
   January 16th, 2010 at 11:34 am

   Bruntlett scores WS winning run >>>>>>>>>>>>> Unassisted Triple Play

   Not even close.

10. Brian Sr. of CO Says:
    January 20th, 2010 at 4:55 am

    WFC010, I understand, thants why I put in the LOL as the disclaimer. Ive been a Phillies Phan for about 30 years, so I recall way to many “crap players” and crap teams. LOL Like I say in most posts, this is one hellevu time to be a Phillies Phan!

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    January 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 pm

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12. Chris Says:
    January 27th, 2010 at 9:19 am

    I was there. Some huge beast of a man prevented me from seeing that he actually caught it on a line drive so i thought we just got a double play. When they all started crowding Bruntlett and the Mets fans started crying, i just screamed “TRIPLE PLAY???!!!!”
    The Muts fans were not pleased.

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