Unintentionally, Bryce Harper Etches Another Chapter in Phillies History Books

The postseason fever is on! All four teams in the league championship battle give unbelievable moments for fans to cheer. Undoubtedly, the comebacks at the dying moments of the games to maintain the relevance of the series are the reason behind it. First, the Houston Astros shocked the winning Texas Rangers, and then the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to stop Bryce Harper’s team Philadelphia Phillies.

Given the occasion, these moments got into the history books. But it seems the Phillies star, Bryce Harper, does not want to stay behind. A few days ago, Harper celebrated his birthday with a 420-foot homer in Game 1 of the series, helping the team defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. Now, taking the baton from the teams, the star player has done something that no one has ever done in Philadelphia’s MLB history.

Bryce Harper Takes Charge for a Historical Claim

The 2023 National League Championship Series has seen everything from one-sided games to nail-biting finishes. It seems this will continue till the end after Bryce Harper’s effort that took his name into history books. According to a Twitter (X) post shared by Talkin’ Baseball, that read, “Bryce Harper is the first Phillies player to steal home in the postseason in Phillies history“, the 31-year-old has joined a different league.

However, it happened to Harper’s commitment to give his team a lead. But it gave him a record to boost his career. This effort from the baseball right fielder certainly helped the Philadelphia Phillies, who are now leading the series with a dominating comeback.

Advantage Philadelphia Motivated for 2022 Repeat

The Philadelphia Phillies have made 2023 their 2022 and are a few steps away from adding more. They won the fifth game with a score of 6-1, breaking a losing run to get back into the series. With it, they are a win away from making it to the second consecutive World Series.

Notably, Bryce Harper also had a huge role in this. The star player scored three runs in two hits to finish the game with a home run and an RBI, with a stolen home. His effort propelled the Phils’ offense for the better.

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