Braves Shortstop Arcia Caught Mocking Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves series is about to heat up even more than it already is tied one game apiece. After Game 2 where Bryce Harper made a baserunning error, Orlando Arcia was caught mocking the Phillies' superstar.
Braves Shortstop Arcia Caught Mocking Bryce Harper
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The National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is about to heat up.

Tied 1-1, the Phillies are back home after dropping Game 2. They'll host the next two games with the opportunity to close out the series in their own ballpark.

Bryce Harper made some waves on social media when he showed up with an interesting outfit heading into the stadium.

It seems like his choice of clothing could be a direct answer to Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia mocking the Philadelphia superstar after his base running error led to the game ending double play in Game 2.

According to Jake Mintz of Fox Sports, Arcia was caught cackling in the locker room and repeatedly saying "ha-ha, atta-boy, Harper" as reporters were entering for postgame interviews.

Harper appears to have heard that message loud and clear.

Mocking one of the game's best players and someone who has torched Atlanta during the postseason doesn't seem like a smart idea before a pivotal Game 3 matchup within the most hostile environment in baseball.

Considering that Arcia is 1-7 with two strikeouts so far this series, it doesn't seem like he should be the one who's doing the mocking either.

Harper, on the other hand, is 3-6 with one homer and has scored three runs in this matchup.

It was a good comeback win for Atlanta in Game 2, erasing their deficit and keeping their hopes alive.

But mocking the opposition after one singular victory could comeback to haunt them.

"I don’t think anybody needs any motivation right now. But if that adds to our motivation, that’s great," Rob Thomson said on Tuesday.


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Brad Wakai
BRAD WAKAI

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently is the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. He is also a contributor at FanSided, writing about the Philadelphia 76ers for The Sixers Sense. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai