Bryce Harper Comes Alive, Phillies Bury Giants
SAN FRANCISCO, JUL 10 – Bryce Harper’s four extra-base hits ended his slump and helped the Phillies improve to 54-39, moving a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Braves, manager said.
- On July 9, 2025, Bryce Harper powered the Philadelphia Phillies with a home run and three doubles, sparking a dominant 13-0 win over the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.
- Harper returned from a wrist injury sustained in June and had struggled with a 1-for-14 slump before breaking out against Giants pitcher Justin Verlander.
- Left-Handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo threw seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, helping the Phillies recover from a tough loss the previous day.
- Harper acknowledged his confidence in his abilities when performing at his peak, and Phillies manager Rob Thomson suggested that if Harper starts performing exceptionally well, it could be exciting to watch.
- The Phillies improved their record to 54-39 and moved half a game ahead in the NL East, suggesting Harper's resurgence could boost the team's playoff chances.
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Bryce Harper comes alive, Phillies bury Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Verlander (0-7), the 42-year-old right-hander in his first year with the Giants, gave up four runs (two earned) on seven hits in six innings. The three-time Cy Young Award winner struck out seven and did not i…
Bryce Harper helps Phillies steamroll Giants, 13-0
Bryce Harper collected three doubles and a home run, Kyle Schwarber belted his 29th homer of the season, left-hander Jesus Luzardo threw seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies salvaged one win in their three-game road series against the San…
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