{"id":1149094,"date":"2026-08-15T00:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T00:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1149094\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T00:34:20","slug":"phillies-fans-reunite-with-uk-family-they-met-at-london-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1149094\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies fans reunite with UK family they met at London Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “We are now lifelong friends for sure.”<\/p>\n

The Brill family was planning a trip to Scotland when they heard the Phillies would play the Mets in the 2024 London Series. So, they extended their trip to attend.<\/p>\n

By chance, they sat next to the Davies family, who traveled to London from their hometown in South Wales to experience American baseball.<\/p>\n

Lee Davies had just come off a cancer diagnosis, but was determined to push through treatment and make it to the games.<\/p>\n

The two families from across the world began chatting over their shared love of baseball. They took a photo together and shared contact information.<\/p>\n

They exchanged emails over the following years, and ultimately inspired the Davies’ decision to visit Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

The Brill family welcomed them with open arms, taking them on a tour across the city and a Phillies game.<\/p>\n

Watch the video above to see what the lifelong friendship means to both families.<\/p>\n

RELATED: ‘Philly Run Tribe’: Five friends form huge fitness family in Philadelphia<\/a><\/p>\n

It started with five friends meeting up for a run in the summer of 2024. Since then, ‘Philly Run Tribe’ has multiplied its membership beyond belief.<\/p>\n


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