MLB, soccer fans flock to South Philadelphia for busy day at stadiums

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It was a busy day in South Philadelphia as the Phillies wrapped up a three-game series against the New York Yankees all before soccer fans descended on Lincoln Financial Field for a matchup between Liverpool and Arsenal.

Baseball fans arrived early --- some hoping to see a Yankees win.

"We're getting our brooms out," said one fan. "We're sweeping them today! We're getting out the brooms. I'm cutting that. It's going on the cutting room floor! You can't cut that!"

"I think we're gonna win! I think after last night's performance, we're gonna lock in," said another fan.

The Yankees ended up defeating the Phillies 6-5 for the sweep.

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Right across the street, the English Premier League pre-season friendly brought tens of thousands to Lincoln Financial Field.

Bill Pavlou and his son Xavier spent the day at the stadium complex to make memories.

"Baseball is what brought us together originally and then it's kind of fitting that soccer is what he got me into, and we'll be watching a bunch of sports and hang out down here," said Bill Pavlou.

For many, it's something they couldn't pass up.

"My father has always been a Liverpool fan. Myself and my son, it's our first Liverpool game together and the dream is to get to Liverpool. But it's great in South Philadelphia," said Andrew Nichol who traveled from Canada.