5 must-see tweets after Bryce Harper’s walk-off grand slam

Travis Durkee

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5 must-see tweets after Bryce Harper’s walk-off grand slam image

Bryce Harper provided one of the coolest moments of the season Thursday with a walk-off grand slam to lift the Phillies to a 7-5 win over the Cubs.

Words simply don’t do the moment justice, so here’s the perfect call from the Phillies broadcast:

How cool was that?

The combination of that moonshot, in that spot, wearing those beautiful throwback uniforms, in front of that crowd created such an unbeatable setting for Harper’s display of boy-like excitement as he bolted around the bases to an utterly electric mob of teammates.

The moment wasn’t lost on Twitter, which had plenty to say about Harper’s unforgettable moment. Here’s a look at some of the best the web had to offer:

The Cubs' broadcast balanced the thrill of victory with the agony of defeat.

This oddly satisfying tweet makes it easy to get caught up in Harper’s sprint around the bases, but you almost feel bad for the little yellow dots — especially center fielder Albert Almirola Jr., who clearly sulked off the field in disbelief.

And, of course, Harper's "titanic" blast needed the Celine Dion treatment.

However, this audio dub might be even better. New walk-up song?

But let's not forget about the fans in Citizens Bank Park who will never forget this night. This view from center field is a cool perspective:

 

Travis Durkee