On Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper turned his hitless streak into a spectacular performance. Harper hit three home runs in a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, marking the second time in his career he has achieved this feat.
In the first inning, Harper blasted a Graham Ashcraft sinker 420 feet to center field for his first home run of the night. This was his first hit of the season after going 0-for-11 in the first three games. In the fourth inning, Harper broke a 1-1 tie with a line drive that just cleared the right field wall for his second homer of the night. This also marked the 1,000th run of Harper’s career.
In the seventh inning, Harper sealed the deal with a grand slam to right-center field. With bases loaded and a full count, Harper’s 422-foot shot doubled the Phillies’ lead to 8-1. This grand slam was the seventh of his career and propelled