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August 22, 2024

What did I do?!

Ever since I wrote that bullish email about the Philadelphia Phillies being so awesome at the All-Star break in early July, the team has straight up tanked. Sure, they are still 73-52 and are six games up on the Atlanta Braves in the division, but they’re also 11-18 since the break, and their once mighty team can’t seem to hit or pitch — which, when it comes to winning baseball games, is kind of important. Bryce Harper, our most dangerous hitter, is batting a measly .209, with only five home runs and 28 strikeouts. But it would be silly to blame it all on him when the pitching staff’s ERA has risen a full run — most of which is because of the bullpen. 

I am not the most superstitious person in the world, but I can’t help but think this is somehow all my fault. So, in an effort to right my wrongs, this is my email saying I’m sorry. I screwed up. I get it. You’d think by now I would know not to talk until the job is finished. After all, I am also a Dallas Cowboys fan … 

Now, here’s to the start of a new day with some RTO Insider news.

From everyone at RTO Insider, thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of your day! Also, be sure to check out our latest news from NetZero Insider below! 

Shawn McFarland

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