Phillies star Bryce Harper leaves game with bruised elbow when hit by pitch, X-ray negative

By Canadian Press on May 27, 2025.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper left Tuesday night’s game against Atlanta in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider.

Harper sustained a bruise, and an X-ray was negative, the Phillies said.

A two-time NL MVP, Harper took a few steps from home plate, dropped to a knee and gripped his arm in pain. Phillies athletic trainers came out to check on Harper, and the slugger soon headed to the clubhouse.

Strider was booed by Phillies fans when he left the mound as the inning ended.

Harper is hitting .267 with eight home runs and 33 RBIs. He batted .323 (10 for 31) with three doubles, one homer and seven RBIs in seven games on the Phillies’ recent trip.

Edmundo Sosa pinch ran for Harper and stayed in the game at third base. Alec Bohm moved to first base.

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Dan Gelston, The Associated Press