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Bryce Harper’s ‘wild’ confession after helping Phillies pull off feat not seen since 2014
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants on Monday night by a final score of 6-4. Bryce Harper led the way with three hits and three RBI. The Phillies ultimately earned their first series-opening win on the road in San Francisco since the 2014 season, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harper called the feat "wild" after the game, via Zolecki.
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It was a big performance for Harper after struggling early in 2026 . It seems as if Harper is trending in the right direction . When healthy, the Phillies slugger can still be one of the better hitters in the sport. The 33-year-old is hitting just .200 with a .698 OPS through 10 games played, but he is currently turning things around.
As for the game itself, starting pitcher Andrew Painter allowed four runs in four innings of work. However, Philadelphia's bullpen followed Painter's start with five innings of shutout baseball. The Phillies' lineup took care of the rest.
Philadelphia now holds a 6-4 overall record, a mark that has the team tied with the New York Mets and Miami Marlins for first place in the National League East. The Phillies still feature more than enough talent to win the division, but the Mets made a number of crucial offseason moves and the Atlanta Braves could bounce back this year.
At the moment, the Phillies are focused on their current road trip. They will play two more games in San Francisco against the Giants on Tuesday and Wednesday before heading back to Philadelphia for a nine-game homestand.
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