Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had been hitless coming into Tuesday evening’s recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds.
However he took care of that in a giant method.
Harper, who had gone 0-for-11 within the Phillies’ first 4 video games, exploded for 3 dwelling runs — together with a grand slam — in Philadelphia’s 9-4 win at Residents Financial institution Park over Cincinnati. It was the second three-home run recreation of Harper’s profession.
The 2-time Nationwide League MVP additionally drove in six runs on the evening.
Harper, 31, gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead with two outs within the backside of the primary inning when he clobbered Reds starter Graham Ashcraft’s 1-2 reduce fastball into the left-center area stands. It was measured at 420 toes and had an exit velocity of 107.7 mph.