US EditionBryce Harper Injury: Phillies Star Exits Game After Getting Hit by Fastball Pitch
- During Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Bryce Harper exited in the first inning after being struck on his right elbow by a fastball thrown at 95.3 mph by Atlanta's Spencer Strider.
- The pitch occurred in the first inning, and Harper's exit followed negative X-rays that showed only a bruise on his previously injured elbow.
- Harper dropped to one knee, grasped his arm in pain, and then left for the clubhouse while Phillies trainers monitored him as fans reacted anxiously.
- Phillies manager Thomson said Harper was in pain and would be re-evaluated Wednesday morning, while Strider expressed empathy and denied intent to hit Harper.
- Harper’s departure did not stop the Phillies, who won 2-0, maintaining their lead atop the NL East with a 35-19 record amid his ongoing strong performance.
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The Lawton Constitution
Braves' Strider says he's not a 'complete sociopath' after HBP knocks Phillies' Harper out of game
Philadelphia star Bryce Harper left a game in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Atlanta starter Spencer Strider. Harper sustained a bruise, and an X-ray was negative, the Phillies…
The Reporter
Bryce Harper takes a hit, but Phillies keep on ticking
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper took a knee and grasped his right arm – the Phillies’ star slugger’s elbow was bruised, more than 40,000 Phillies fans stomachs were in knots – and the worst was feared as he took off for the tunnel. “Whenever your top hitters, or your best hitter, gets hit like that,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said, “there’s always some concern.” Concern, yes. Just likely not a long-term one for the best team in the major leagues.…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Phillies star Bryce Harper hit on elbow by pitch; X-rays negative
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper left the team's contest Tuesday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves after being hit on his right elbow by a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider during the first inning.
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