Phillies fans keeping stress levels in check after Game 4 blowout
"I find myself pacing a lot, concentrating on my breathing," said one Phillies fan.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fans are hoping the Phillies can bounce back after Wednesday's Game 4 blowout.
"It's the most important game," says Zachary Kozakiewicz of Wilmington, Delaware, referring to Game 5.
Pretty much everyone is in agreement with Michael Boyer.
"You don't want to go back to Houston down 3-2. You have got one more at home, have the crowd, definitely want to win tonight," said Boyer, of Wilmington, Delaware.
Fans are still trying to forget about Wednesday night's no-hitter. It's just the second in World Series history.
"It sucks that we are on the wrong side of history in this one, but I think we can turn this around and I think the bats are going to come out," said Kevin Smith, of Swedesboro, NJ.
The Action News Data Journalism team found that historically, there have been 20 other no-hitters against the Phillies and they've rebounded 10 times to win the next game.
For now, fans are just trying to figure out how to keep their stress levels in check.
"I find myself pacing a lot, concentrating on my breathing. I have a 2-year-old at home so I have to temper my emotions, but it's tough. You're glued into every pitch," said Kyle Rodier, of Lumberton, NJ.
"Pacing, walking around, biting my lip and nails -- all that stuff. Not good habits, but stuff that gets me through the game," added Logan Peter, of Lumberton, NJ.
Thursday's game is a big one for the Phils.
"We need to get it back tonight. Bring it home, that's what we need," said Jeanie Amelia of Winter Haven, Florida, who is visiting her mother in New Jersey. "We need them to win."
And then there are fans showing love for both Philadelphia teams playing Thursday night.
"I might flip back and forth," said Brian Smith of Collingswood, who wore an Eagles t-shirt under his Phillies jersey.
Business is booming
John Falco's small t-shirt printing business called "Bad Vibes Mostly" has been booming.
His bestselling red "Official Bandwagon" shirts are selling almost as soon as he can print them in Collingswood.
"It's a little self-deprecating, it's a funny parody. Everyone is making fun of themselves. Your team is finally in the championship and they're like, 'I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon,'" said Falco.
At Sweet T's Bakery in Haddonfield, the spirit is still going strong.
They spent today making hundreds of Phillies cupcakes.
"Phanatic ones, we made an 'RIP Astros' because of Halloween, and that one was a big seller so we continue to do that one," said bakery co-owner Toni Moshen.
With some sweet treats and a tied series, these bakers are ready to watch whatever unfolds.
