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Harper Ends Home Run Drought, Phillies Sweep Doubleheader From Padres 6-4 And 9-4
It was the fourth homer of the season for Harper, who made his season debut May 2 after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
July 17, 2023
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper ended the longest homerless streak of his major league career in the second game, and the Philadelphia Phillies swept a doubleheader from the San Diego Padres 6-4 and 9-4 on Saturday.
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Harper connected on a curveball from left-hander Ryan Weathers (1-6), tying the score 1-1 in the fourth inning. The ball was caught barehanded in the Philadelphia bullpen in center field by closer Craig Kimbrel.
It was the fourth homer of the season for Harper, who made his season debut May 2 after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The home run was Harper's first since May 25 at Atlanta against Dylan Dodd. He had gone 166 plate appearances without going deep.
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