Braves organist won't stop trolling Nationals star Bryce Harper over free agency
Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski expertly trolled Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper on Tuesday night, playing “Go Cubs Go” before the outfielder’s final at-bat of the evening.
The SunTrust Park organist is playing "Go Cubs Go" as Bryce Harper comes to bat.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) April 4, 2018
Kaminski’s keystrokes were an obvious ode to Harper’s impending free agency. The former National League MVP has long been linked to the Chicago Cubs through trustworthy sources and flirtatious dalliances, with his close relationship with Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant serving as a catalyst for it all.
Kaminski lined up a solid soundtrack, covering the Yankees as potential Harper suitors, too. The Braves organist played Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” before Harper’s first at-bat Wednesday:
Organist's first song choice for Harper today? New York, New York.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) April 4, 2018
And there’s more up his sleeve:
#Braves vs #Nationals – “Imperial March”, “Go Cubs Go”, “New York, New York” for Bryce Harper
— Matthew Kaminski (@bravesorganist) April 4, 2018
Harper grounded out after Kaminski’s rendition of “Go Cubs Go,” so the Braves organist was fortunate not to have been bitten by his own troll. Harper homered earlier in the game — his fourth in the past three games — but by the sixth inning the Braves were well on their to a 13-6 victory on Tuesday.
Harper walked after Kaminski played “New York, New York” on Wednesday.
Given the financial boon coming Harper’s way, “Mo Money Mo Problems” might be the most apt song.
Other hecklers haven’t been so lucky early this season, as Harper jacked a home run just seconds after a Cincinnati Reds fan yelled “overrated” from the Great American Ball Park crowd on Sunday:
1. Bryce Harper's up…
2. Someone yells "OVERRATED."
3. Bryce launches his SECOND HR of the game. pic.twitter.com/BTttlni4M2
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 1, 2018
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