Eagles’ superstars Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown show off their batting skills in front of the Phillies
Anything you can do, I can! Eagles superstars Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown show off their batting skills for the Philadelphia Phillies
- Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown sent a ball deep over the left field wall
- Both teams were ineligible for championship glory after winning their conference
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver AJ Brown showed their athleticism while participating in the Phillies’ batting practice at Citizens Bank Park.
Both players showed impressive power as Brown sent a ball deep over the left field wall, while Hurts sent some flying balls deep into caution lane.
Brown was in fact drafted by the high school San Diego Padres, though he ultimately chose to focus his talents on football.
The Eagles also drew audiences from Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
Harper and Schwarber probably would have jumped to have the extra help if Brown and Hurts wanted roster spots due to the struggles the National League champion Phillies faced this season.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts took batting practice with the Phillies
Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown also joined in, sending the ball deep over the outfield wall
Like the Phillies, the Eagles suffered defeat last year trying to win championship gold
Philly currently ranks fourth in the NL East and has a record of 28-32 at this point in time.
Their battle seems to continue the string of rotten luck that the city of Philadelphia has endured when it comes to clutch moments in sports.
The Eagles also won their conference championship and advanced to the Super Bowl last season before losing the championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Adding to the pain, the Philadelphia Union also suffered a heartbreaking defeat on penalties in the MLS Cup final last season.
It was only the second time in American sports history that a team lost three championship games in a row, but the first time that title also goes to Philadelphia.
In the 1979-80 season, the Flyers lost the Stanley Cup Final to the New York Islanders in six games, the 76ers lost the NBA Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games, and the Eagles lost Super Bowl XV to the Oakland Raiders who were crowned champions. champion of the 1980 season.