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Sabres have caught the attention of Phillies-Marlins mid-game MLB conversation
TL;DR
The Buffalo Sabres have gained attention during a Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins MLB game, particularly due to Joe Mack's involvement.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres are gaining attention beyond hockey.
- Discussion occurred during a Phillies-Marlins MLB game.
- Joe Mack is a key figure in this conversation.
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The Buffalo Sabres are the talk of the town.
But really, they're the talk much further than that, including at first base during Monday night's Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins MLB game.
That's in part because of Joe Mack.
Mack attended Williamsville East High School in the Buffalo area, and so when he reached base for the first time during his MLB debut on Monday night, Phillies star Bryce Harper had to bring up the Sabres.
"He asked me about my family and if I have some people here, very nice guy," Mack told reporters postgame Monday. "He asked me about the Sabres and the Buffalo Bills, had a little chat about that, too. It was pretty cool. He's a great guy."
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The Sabres won a playoff series for the first time in 19 years, and Mack surely has been watching.
Buffalo's next game is their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 1 on Wednesday at home against the .
Q&A
Why are the Buffalo Sabres being discussed during an MLB game?
The Buffalo Sabres are being discussed during the Phillies-Marlins game due to their notable connection with Joe Mack.
Who is Joe Mack and what is his connection to the Sabres?
Joe Mack is a player associated with the Buffalo Sabres, which has sparked interest during the MLB game.
What was happening during the Phillies and Marlins game when the Sabres were mentioned?
The mention of the Sabres occurred during a mid-game conversation at first base between the Phillies and Marlins.