‘Fans Should Boycott': Phillies Fans Erupt After Embarrassing Braves Sweep
Misery loves company, and there are not two fanbases more upset with their franchise now in Major League Baseball than the NL East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets.
Earlier on Sunday, the Mets threw away a late lead to lose to the Chicago Cubs in extra innings, losing their 11th game in a row.
In the evening, it was Philadelphia’s turn to make their fans melt down, as they got out to an early 2-0 lead against the Atlanta Braves before eventually losing and getting swept by the rival franchise.
The Phillies, like the Mets, who have one of the most expensive rosters in baseball, are now one of the worst teams in the league to start off the 2026 campaign.
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At 8-13, only better than the Mets in the entire National League, Phillies fans are not amused at their current predicament.
“If everyone is still employed by the end of April, fans should boycott this team,” posted an angered fan on social media following the sweep. “They don’t deserve your money or your time, since they thought ‘running it back’ was what you wanted to see.”
“Well done Phils,” posted another fan on X. “Swept at home. 2 runs in first and nothing the rest of the game. Same old [expletive]. Have to add a run here and there. Just don't learn. So frustrating as a fan.”
“I will always be a Phillies fan until the day that I die,” added another Philadelphia fan at the end of their rope. “However, I just can't see spending my money to watch this team or buy their merchandise in their current state. This is not in Thomson. This is on DAVE DOMBROWSKI for putting together a flawed lineup with no fundamentals.”
The Phillies will move on to a series with the Cubs starting Monday, who are coming off their own sweep of the aforementioned Mets this weekend.
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 10:13 PM.