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The Phillies' home opener saw loud cheers, but none louder than for Eagles stars Brandon Graham and Saquon Barkley, who threw the ceremonial first pitch.
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Fans erupted when Graham emerged with the Lombardi Trophy, followed by Barkley. The duo tossed first pitches to Phillies' Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
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Graham, who retired after 15 seasons, received overwhelming applause. Some dislike Eagles chants at Phillies games, but fresh off a Super Bowl win, they fit.
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The crowd’s energy carried into the game. A new hype video featuring Graham played in the seventh inning, right before Edmundo Sosa's clutch go-ahead double.
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Moments later, Kyle Schwarber crushed a two-run homer. The timing felt perfect—Graham’s presence seemed to fuel the Phillies' offense when it mattered most.
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Eagles retirees tossing first pitches is now a tradition. In 2024, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox did the honors shortly after announcing their retirements.
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Only one Eagle on the field Monday is retired. Barkley just signed a massive contract extension, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.