Harper exits game after being hit by Strider fastball, X-rays negative
Bryce Harper had a short night Tuesday in the Phillies’ series opener against the Braves
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Harper exits game after being hit by Strider fastball, X-rays negative originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Bryce Harper had a short night Tuesday in the Phillies’ series opener against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
Harper left the game in the first inning after being hit on the right arm by a Spencer Strider fastball. The Phillies later announced that Harper was diagnosed with a right elbow contusion and X-rays taken on him were negative.
Strider plunked Harper with two outs in the bottom of the first on an 0-1 count. Phillies fans booed him heavily.
Harper was in immediate, obvious pain and went down to a knee near Kyle Schwarber in the on-deck circle. Edmundo Sosa entered the game in Harper’s place and played third base. Alec Bohm shifted over to first.
The Phillies began Tuesday with a 34-19 record and MLB’s best winning percentage. Harper has played in every one of the team’s first 54 games, hitting .267 with eight home runs and 33 RBIs.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
