PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 26: Hitting coach Charlie Manuel #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on August 26, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - Charlie Manuel won't let anything stop him from rooting on his Fightin' Phils!
The former manager tweeted a photo of himself watching Tuesday night's Wild Card game as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered last month.
"Not where I hoped to be, but I’m with our fans, our team, our city in my heart. LFG," Manuel said.
'You kept me in the game': Charlie Manuel thanks Phillies fans, hospital as he recovers from stroke
The beloved former manager took to Twitter Tuesday to thank his community for all their support, and praise hospital staff for their speedy response.
His beloved team responded with a "We love you, Charlie!" tweet before claiming victory in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Marlins. Game 2 kicks off Wednesday night, and could the Phils to the next round.