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Phillies: Bryce Harper’s top five offensive moments of 2019

By Kerry Kauffman

Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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ST. LOUIS, MO – MAY 7: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a grand slam in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 7, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas /Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – MAY 7: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a grand slam in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 7, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas /Getty Images) /

Which games featured Bryce Harper at his best in his first season with the Phillies.

When the Phillies signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract worth $330 million, top-notch production at the plate would be expected. While Harper got off to a slow start, he came around, got hot and finished with 35 home runs, 114 RBI, both tops on the team.

Harper’s home run total was second-highest of his career and his RBI total crushed his previous best of 100 set in 2018.

Now, we take a look back at Harper’s top five moments at the plate this season.

5. May 7 (Grand slam versus St. Louis)

Entering the game with a 19-15 record, the Phillies sent Aaron Nola to the mound in St. Louis against the Cardinals. After a scoreless first, Philadelphia got more than enough for Nola in the second. Odubel Herrera had a lead-off double and after a walk to Cesar Hernandez, Maikel Franco reached on an error, scoring Herrera.

After another run on a fielder’s choice and walk to Andrew McCutchen, Jean Segura lined out. The Cardinals had a chance to get out of the innings allowing only two.  Up stepped Harper.

With the bases loaded, Harper drilled a two-and-one offering from Dakota deep to right, way out of the park for a grand slam.

Harper’s first grand slam in a Phillies uniform put the team up, 6-0.  The Phillies added five more and cruised to an 11-1 win.

Arron Nola went six innings, allowing only a run on three hits with seven strikeouts. Harper finished 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and four RBI. The home run was his seventh of the season, as the Phillies improved to 2015.

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