Washington Nationals @ Philadelphia Phillies
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
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 49 | 33 | .598 | - | L2 |
| Philadelphia | 47 | 38 | .553 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Miami | 45 | 40 | .529 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 43 | 43 | .500 | 8 | L1 |
| New York | 35 | 50 | .412 | 15.5 | L2 |
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