Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Jo Adell Gets Into Fight With Phillie Phanatic

The Phillie Phanatic claimed victory in his pregame fight with Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell on Sunday, continuing his reign of terror against the Philadelphia Phillies' opponents.

Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies mascot the Phillie Phanatic performs before Game 1 of the NLDS in the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Sunday's series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels didn't start on time due to inclement weather, but the afternoon did not lack for entertaining moments.

Once the rain had cleared and the teams took the field at Citizens Bank Park, outfielder Jo Adell got into it with the Phillie Phanatic outside the Angels' dugout. The two wrestled for a bit, until the mascot unleashed his finishing move by bonking Adell on the head with his snout.

Adell walked away, allowing the Phanatic to claim victory and flex to the crowd.

The Phillie Phanatic declared himself the winner after this tussle with Jo Adell 🤣

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It was perfectly in-character for the Phanatic, who constantly pesters opposing players. While the Angels proceeded to put up five runs in the second inning Sunday, Adell did not contribute to the early explosion, starting 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Adell, 26, is batting .245 with 21 home runs, 13 doubles, 38 runs, 57 RBIs, an .813 OPS and a 1.0 WAR so far this season.

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