Bryce Harper Launches Homer As Phillies Sweep Braves With 5-1 Win [VIDEO]
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East division rivals. It’s their first opening-series sweep since 2011 and it’s big news because it comes against the reigning division champs. The 2011 season was both Philly’s last winning year and most recent playoff appearance.
Harper Propels Phillies To Sweep Of Braves
The Phillies showed off their offseason pickups, Bryce Harper and Andrew McCutchen, in the game. Both homered. In the bottom of the third, McCutchen homered to tie the game up 1-1.
Cutch loves a good oppo taco. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/VNGxvsXOTB
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Harper showed up the whole game. On top of his dinger, he doubled and walked. Already up 3-1 in the top of the seventh, he sent a solo shot deep into the air and out of the park. Of course, Citizens Bank Stadium erupted.
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Prime Time Bryce. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/RJdMmDM139
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#Crushed from all angles. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/ZMwCtcmWQb
— MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2019
End your night with one last look at Bryce’s majestic blast. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/ENHpv3esom
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Harper’s arrival in Philly seems to be going as well as it can be. The Bryce Bow is the newest tradition as the team rises up from the basement of the NL East and he seems to be meshing well with his teammates. Throughout the game, the 26-year-old can be seen giving out complex handshakes to his squad.
The Bryce Bow, a new Philly tradition. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/t94cJkPX5F
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All of Bryce Harper’s different handshakes are aesthetically pleasing. pic.twitter.com/oALTQusPa5
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) April 1, 2019
Meanwhile, Jake Arrieta‘s season debut had its ups and downs. After signing a monster three-year, $75 million deal with the Phillies, he didn’t live up to the hype last season. In his first game back, Arrieta walked six batters, hit another and threw only 55 strikes. Not exactly eye-popping numbers. However, he did get the win and threw six innings, giving up only one run.
6 innings of 1-run ball for @JArrieta34 tonight.
That’ll do. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/uRbdeyHq9U
— MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2019
Philly will have a day off before taking on the Washington Nationals. The Braves will play the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
