Ryan Howard turned back time to crush a 455-foot grand slam and a spectating Jim Thome loved it
Back in April,
Well, post-All-Star break, Howard has thrived in his new duties -- hitting .301 with seven dingers and 18 RBIs in his last 23 games. And with the score tied, 3-3, and the bases loaded during a 10-6 win over the Rockies on Friday, Howard, a la Cher, turned back time with a towering, 455-foot grand slam:
.@ryanhoward with the ultimate homage to Jim Thome: https://t.co/k3jYaXr34l #PapaSlamhttps://t.co/85Ll5hImXY
— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2016
Jim Thome, who was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame pregame, greatly enjoyed the moonshot.
Something he knows a thing or two (or 101) about while wearing a Philadelphia uniform.