Batter up!

Abbott Elementary will be taking a field trip to Citizens Bank Park this season for a Philadelphia Phillies game.

ABC revealed Friday that the cast filmed an episode of Season 5 at Thursday’s matchup against the Atlanta Braves, officially confirming some news teased by creator and star Quinta Brunson , who said at San Diego Comic-Con that the series would be filming at a “live event” this season and that “Philly sports fans will be very happy.”

Their appearance at the game was also confirmed via this Phillie Phanatic Instagram post featuring the cast on the field with the iconic mascot.

In a statement Friday, MLB Studios gave some details on how the episode came about: “As big fans of the series, MLB Studios initiated outreach to Warner Brothers and subsequently the P

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