Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper had a historic day at the plate on Sunday, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam, to lead his team to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The win helped the Phillies bounce back after dropping the series opener and was highlighted by Harper’s impressive performance.
In addition to Harper’s three homers, Brandon Marsh also contributed to the offensive outburst with a home run of his own. Spencer Turnbull pitched five solid innings, recording seven strikeouts for the Phillies.
Harper’s explosive game came after a slow start to the season, going 0 for 11 in the first three games. This marks the second three-home run game of his career, and he finished with a career-best six RBI. It was also the first time a Phillies player hit three home runs in a game at Citizens Bank Park since 2008.
Ricardo Pinto, who was added to the roster due to Connor Brogdon being designated for assignment, earned his first career save in dramatic fashion. Pinto had to make an eight-hour drive to the ballpark after experiencing travel issues but arrived just in time to close out the game.
On the Reds’ side, Spencer Steer had a solid day at the plate with three hits and an RBI single in the ninth inning. The game was marked by sloppy play from both teams, with a total of five errors, a wild pitch, and a passed ball in cold and rainy conditions.
Overall, the Phillies’ victory was a thrilling one for fans, with Harper’s standout performance stealing the show. It was a game that won’t soon be forgotten by those in attendance at Citizens Bank Park.
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