Phillies' Bryce Harper Exits in the First Inning vs. Rockies with a Migraine
Phillies said Harper was removed after two hits and two walks, and he is the third Philadelphia player this season to miss a start with a migraine.
- Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was removed from Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the first inning with a migraine after fielding a grounder for a putout.
- Pinch-Hitter Felix Reyes replaced Harper at first base, ending a streak in which Harper had played in all 40 games this season before the early exit.
- This marks the third time a Phillie has been scratched for a migraine this year, while the team holds a 17-22 record and sits third in the National League East standings.
- Entering Saturday, Harper maintained a.282 batting average with nine home runs and 23 RBIs across 40 hits in 39 games, anchoring the Phillies lineup.
- Following the Rockies series, the Philadelphia Phillies will travel to face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday as they continue their schedule and monitor Harper's status.
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Phils remove Harper in first inning with migraine
First baseman Bryce Harper, who has played in all 40 games this season, was removed by the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies Saturday night with what the team said was a migraine.
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Phillies' Bryce Harper exits in the first inning vs. Rockies with a migraine
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was removed in the bottom of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies with what the team said was a migraine.
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