Watch: Gabe Kapler Booed By Phillies Fans At Home Opener
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Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler was booed by fans at the team's home opener on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies are off to a 1–4 start to the season under their new manager.
Kapler has come under fire for his bullpen management, which included bringing a reliever into the game without being properly warmed up. In the most recent series against the New York Mets, Kapler called for a defensive infield shift and outfield alignment that backfired.
Watch the fans boo Kapler below:
Well that didn’t take long ... Kapler booed on intros #PhilliesOpener pic.twitter.com/ofhwSpXgnM
— Aaron Talasnik (@ATalasnik) April 5, 2018
Gabe Kapler greeted by boos at the home opener pic.twitter.com/Q56sdPdepd
— Matt Breen (@matt_breen) April 5, 2018
Before being hired as manager, Kapler served as the Los Angeles Dodgers' director of player development. His only previous managerial experience is a season with a Boston Red Sox Single A affiliate. He also coached Team Israel in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.