See Also New York Yankees The Phillies had already built a six-run lead by the time Alec Bohm fouled off a pitch in the fourth inning Monday, so John Kruk, the former Philadelphia star and now a broadcast analyst, decided to go on a tangent between pitches. And this one involved some deep thoughts about the history of clocks. Kruk gave broadcast partner Tom McCarthy a warning, at least, asking the NBC sports play-by-play announcer, So you Romy Gonzalez Jersey know when I think of things when I have free time and I shouldnt? After McCarthy acknowledged that, yes, he does know of those instances, Kruk then asked how the first person to ever invent the clock knew What time it was? Thats a really good question, McCarthy replied, before later adding, There is that sundial they might have used. John Kruk is pictured before a Phillies game in 2023. MLB Photos via Getty Images Explore More Is that accurate, though? Kruk then asked. I gue s its as accurate as it can be, McCarthy replied after shifting his attention back to the sequence unfolding on the field, when Bohm reached on a throwing error by Mariners second baseman Cole Young. John Kruk had a sincere request for broadcast partner Tom McCarthy. "If I ever become a vegan, would you just punch me in the face as hard as you can?" Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) It continued an eventful inning for Kruk, who in the top of the frame during a segment depicting a sandwich asked McCarthy, If I ever become a vegan, would you just punch me in the face as hard as you can? Around Kruks tangents, the broadcast pairing called the Phillies 12-7 win over the Mariners, which increased Philadelphias lead in the National League East to 5 games with the Mets off Monday. John Kruk swings during a 1993 game for the Phillies. Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Phillies jumped out to a 6-0 lead after just two innings against Seattle starter Logan Gilbert, and shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Bryce Harper combined for eight RBIs to power the Philadelphia offense. Kruk, who spent six seasons of his career with the Phillies and retired to end his 10-year career following his lone season with the White Sox in 1995, has worked for the teams broadcasts since 2017. The Phillies and Mariners continue their series Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Chris Martin Jersey