Bryce Harper Hits 350th Home Run, But Phillies Fall to Red Sox
In a game filled with hits, Bryce Harper reached a personal milestone, but it wasn’t enough for the Philadelphia Phillies to beat the Boston Red Sox. Harper hit the 350th home run of his career, but the Red Sox prevailed in an exciting game that went to 11 innings, with a score of 9-8.Harper’s home run came in the first inning, against pitcher Lucas Giolito, sending the ball to the second level of right field at Citizens Bank Park. This 439-foot hit was Harper’s longest since September 23, 2023.
The home run was the most powerful hit of the season for Harper, who has shown a great level in recent weeks. In his last 10 games, the 32-year-old slugger has 16 hits, 14 of them extra-base hits, including five home runs. Harper became the 105th player in MLB history to reach 350 home runs and is the eighth active player to achieve this, being the youngest of that group. Despite the defeat, the Phillies can salvage the good offensive performance, which has shown more power since the All-Star break.It’s something incredible. On an individual level, I’m very happy. But I always want to win, obviously, and not getting the victory was tough.
Bryce Harper
Harper’s home run was preceded by a home run by Kyle Schwarber, who has hit four home runs in the last six games and is third in the National League with 34. Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott, and J.T. Realmuto also hit home runs in the Phillies’ loss. Realmuto’s was the first against a left-handed pitcher this season. Stott, who played after his wife gave birth to their second child on Wednesday, also hit a double.It’s disappointing to lose. But the offense was good tonight.
Rob Thomson, Manager of the Phillies
It was a great night for the offense. I think we’ve hit well all series. We had great at-bats. I’m really happy for Stott, obviously, he had a baby at 3:45 in the morning, didn’t get much sleep and then came and [did what he did in the game] — that’s baseball. I swear it happens every time.
Bryce Harper
