On Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in California, falling 9-1 and losing two of three games in the set. Bryce Harper recorded a walk and a strikeout.
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Speaks Out
After the game, Harper addressed the media (via NBC Sports Philadelphia). Despite the difficult defeat, he noted that the Phillies had a strong road trip, going 4-2.
Harper said: “Just gotta keep plugging along… June starts tomorrow, so have a good June. We won the month of May, so that’s huge for us. Just gotta continue to win months and get to where we need to be at the end… 4-2 on the road trip out west. Obviously, you want to go 6-0, 5-1, but 4-2. We’re usually pretty bad over here, I feel like early in the season… 4-2, going home… Excited for June.”
So far this season, Harper is batting .261 with 54 hits, 13 home runs, 34 RBIs, 34 runs scored, and four stolen bases over 59 games. He is in his eighth year with the Phillies, having previously spent seven seasons with the Washington Nationals.
Before Sunday’s game, Ryan M. Spaeder tweeted: “#Phillies Bryce Harper leads all of baseball with 60 plate appearances with two outs and no one on base. He has done so at least once in 43 games this season, also tops in MLB. Stop batting him third whether he likes it or not.”
Phillies’ Current Standing
After a sluggish start, the Phillies have turned their season around. They sit in third place in the National League East with a 30–29 record through 59 games. Away from Citizens Bank Park, they are 16–13 in 29 road games.
John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia noted: “With the Phillies loss today in LA and losing the series to the Dodgers, the Phillies are only averaging 2.50 runs since May 19, tied for worst in baseball. But the Phillies are 21-10 under Don Mattingly. One of the best records in the majors since he took over.”
The Phillies have Monday off and will begin a home series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
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