Braves manager Snitker leaves family home on opening day because of 'hostile crowd' in Philadelphia
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker’s family stayed out of Philadelphia on opening day
By AP News
Published - Mar 29, 2024, 02:21 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 29, 2024, 02:21 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker's family stayed out of Philadelphia on opening day.
Snitker called out Phillies fans in spring training for what he said was objectionable behavior from them in the playoffs toward his wife and other Atlanta friends and family members.
“It’s rough there,” Snitker said in an interview with Atlanta radio station WZGC broadcast March 21. “And they don’t seem to mind, either, quite honestly. It was rough on them all last year to the point where it was concerning.”
The Phillies eliminated the Braves in Philadelphia each of the last two seasons in the NL Division Series. The Braves have won six straight NL East titles and the 2021 World Series.
