The Philadelphia Phillies kept the good vibes coming with Wednesday's 9-5 road win over the Colorado Rockies, extending their win streak to six straight games. Now boasting an NL East-leading 31-18 record, Phillies fans couldn't wait to see if Rob Thomson's club had what it took to sweep the Rockies on Thursday.
But just as the Phillies prepared to get ready to potentially sweep the National League's bottom-feeder, one Philadelphia veteran ran into a bizarre altercation with Rockies security.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas Rejected by Rockies Security on Thursday
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas reportedly had his identity questioned by Coors Field security on Thursday morning, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb.
"Rojas went into the stands to make a phone call. Security guards wouldn't let Rojas back onto the field," Gelb wrote." They did not believe he was a player. Zack Wheeler had to fetch him."
While not being recognized by security may have stung Rojas, the mishap isn't too unfathomable. Athletes have a long history of having their identity questioned by fans, security, and other individuals, especially when they aren't wearing their full uniforms.
It doesn't help that Rojas is a visiting player and one of nearly 1,000 names in the Majors, so it's excusable if a security guard isn't familiar with his face. Fortunately, Wheeler helped confirm his teammate's identity, allowing Rojas to refocus on Thursday's finale and, hopefully, ending his recent slump.
Rojas was one of the Phillies' best players to start the 2025 season, slashing .300/.346/.400 with one home run, 11 RBIs, six walks, and five stolen bases in his first 27 games (70 at-bats). Since his hot start, the 24-year-old OF only has one hit with a pair of walks and a .067/.176/.067 slash line in his last seven games (15 ABs).
Perhaps that slump played a role in his mistaken identity?
All kidding aside, the Phillies need Rojas to rediscover his groove so that he can resume being an important piece of Thomson's batting order. Philadelphia is a better team when he's rolling, leaving time to tell if his slump will end as soon as Thursday afternoon.