The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a tough loss against the Miami Marlins, but losing Bryce Harper to a hamstring injury would be even more devastating. On Thursday, the former MVP injured his hamstring while running full-speed to first base and had to leave the game. Fans were concerned about the extent of Harper’s injury as he limped off the field.
In addition to Harper’s injury, left fielder Kyle Schwarber also had to exit the game due to left groin tightness. Manager Rob Thomson provided no immediate update on Harper’s condition, indicating that more information would be available the following day. Schwarber’s injury was said to be mostly precautionary, with the outfielder attributing it to an off-balance throw.
Both Harper and Schwarber have been performing well this season, with Harper leading the National League in All-Star voting reveals earlier on Thursday. If Harper is unable to play, it would be a significant blow to the team. As they await further information on Harper’s injury, the Phillies can only hope for a speedy recovery so that their star player can return to action soon.