Phillies' Harper returns to lineup
PHILADELPHIA -- — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, starting in right field and batting third, after missing 11 games with a left wrist injury.
Harper was hurt on April 28 when a 97 mph fastball from St. Louis’ Genesis Cabrera hit him in the face and then the left wrist. He returned to the lineup after three days off but struggled.
The six-time All-Star and former NL MVP had just one homer and three RBI in 15 games in May while slashing just .211/.318/.316 with 26 strikeouts in 57 at-bats. The Phillies placed him on the 10-day injured list on May 25 after an 0-for-16 stretch that included 10 strikeouts.
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PHI wins 2-1
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - D.J. Reyburn
- First Base Umpire - Ryan Blakney
- Second Base Umpire - Brian O&apos
- Third Base Umpire - Fieldin Culbreth
2024 National League East Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 25 | 11 | .694 | - | W6 |
Atlanta | 20 | 12 | .625 | 3 | L3 |
Washington | 17 | 17 | .500 | 7 | W1 |
New York | 16 | 18 | .471 | 8 | L3 |
Miami | 10 | 26 | .278 | 15 | W1 |