Bryce Harper didn’t hold back after launching a home run against the Cleveland Guardians that gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 3–0 lead in a game that was far from decided at the time. With uncertainty in the air, Harper’s moonshot provided a much-needed boost.
“I’ll tell you what, man, I’m so happy we’re winning. Obviously, it’s been a grind,” Harper said on the Phillies’ broadcast following the game in Cleveland. “Day in and day out, I’m working, trying everything I can to have a better approach, see pitches in the zone and not chase the ones out of the zone.”
He credited his teammates for helping him stay on track through tough stretches, adding, “But all in all, I’m excited we’re winning, my team has my back. It’s been a grind. But it’s a long season, you play a season for a reason.” Harper now has 7 home runs on the season with a .242 batting average.
Harper snaps homerless streak
Coming into Game 2 against the Guardians, Harper had gone four straight MLB games without a home run. His last came on May 4 against the Diamondbacks in a game the Phillies ultimately lost. Since then, Philadelphia has built a four-game winning streak.
Despite facing criticism, Harper has managed to stay consistent at the plate. While his production has dipped slightly, teammates like Brandon Marsh, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner have stepped up, keeping the Phillies competitive and reminding everyone that there’s still a lot of baseball left to play.
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Phillies eye rare series win in Cleveland
Beyond Harper’s encouraging signs, the Phillies are now in position to take the series in Cleveland. If they can win Game 3, it would mark their first series win in Cleveland since 2002 — a meaningful achievement as the team continues to build momentum.
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