Joey Votto Learns Broadcaster Jinx Reality During Phillies-Braves Game 3

NBC broadcaster Joey Votto experienced a memorable on-air mishap during Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series when his enthusiastic praise of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler backfired instantly. While working as a field-level analyst in the fourth inning, Votto declared that he did not see the Braves scoring any more runs, only for Wheeler to immediately walk a batter and surrender a two-run home run to Ozzie Albies within five pitches, fueling Atlanta's 6-2 win.