During the Miami Marlins-Philadelphia Phillies game on Tuesday, the ESPN broadcast took an unexpected turn.
Well, right when the Phillies were about to secure a victory in Game 1 of their Wild Card series, ESPN chose to switch to highlight reels from other MLB postseason games of that day.
ESPN's decision to show a bunch of highlights of other games during a critical Marlins-Phillies moment took some criticism. pic.twitter.com/1vqfoNJC82
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 4, 2023
ESPN’s decision to show highlights from other games during a critical moment in the Marlins-Phillies matchup struck viewers as odd.
Instead of providing continuous coverage and analysis of the ongoing game, they diverted attention to unrelated content.
This move seemed out of place, especially since there was no acknowledgment or discussion of these highlights by the commentators.
Fans expressed their frustration and confusion regarding ESPN’s broadcast through various platforms. Many took to social media to voice their disappointment, questioning the network’s decision-making.
Some viewers argued that the timing of the highlights was inappropriate and undermined the excitement and tension of the Marlins-Phillies game.
hey @espn what is this BS clipping in of other action in a weird time during final inning of Phillies game? Really awkward and thought I had lost the coverage I wanted perhaps! #mlbwildcard pic.twitter.com/xZVVU66jA3
— X^2, formerly known as Shon (@Boston2Indy) October 4, 2023
While ESPN’s intention to showcase other Wild Card games held some merit, the execution left much to be desired.
With several of those games airing on ESPN channels, it would have made sense to incorporate relevant updates and highlights during breaks in the action.
However, the way they chose to integrate these highlights during a crucial moment drew criticism and dissatisfaction.
