Can we talk about how nasty this pitch was from Phillies’ Reggie McClain?

Talk about tying a hitter up.

Check out this pitch from Phillies right-hander Reggie McClain Monday afternoon against Yankees infielder Gio Urshela. It had two-seam movement but looked more like a changeup.

Reggie McClain sewing up this week's Sword of the Week award. ⚔️🏆😂

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— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) March 9, 2020

Urshela, a .314 hitter last season, couldn't figure out whether to take or swing and the result found him on the ground.

McClain, battling for a spot in the Phillies' bullpen, has an interesting backstory. He was driving for Uber in Arizona as he awaited spring training last year, his pro career dangling by a thread. He had a breakout 2019 season in the Mariners' system, advancing all the way from High A to the majors. His fastball picked up extra life as he transitioned from starter to reliever, with his four-seamer and sinker averaging 94 and maxing out at 97 mph.

The Phillies claimed the 27-year-old McClain off waivers from Seattle on Jan. 31 and added him to the 40-man roster.

In six innings this spring, he's allowed three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts.