During his rehabilitation assignment with the Valley Lehigh IronPigs, BryceHarper walked it off with a double. There is a time and a place.
Two months after breaking his thumb on a pitch, National League Most Valuable Player BryceHarper is set to start for the PhiladelphiaPhillies.
Rob Thomson consulted with the star before announcing that he would be coming back from the injured list.
Thomson said that you get a great hitter back. He's also in good shape. That's something we really value. Everyone knows how good a hitter he is, so getting another batter in that lineup makes a big difference.
In two games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley,Harper was 5-for-8 with two home runs, two doubles and six runs. The minor league stint was supposed to last through the weekend but ended after a game-winning double in the ninth.
Thomson said it all depended on how comfortable he was in the box.
The designated hitter is set to beHarper, who took off Thursday to recover from some sore muscles.
Thomson said that it was like fifth day in spring training for him because his body was sore. He was told to come here and work out. Tomorrow, we'll be able to use him.
He broke his thumb when he was hit by a San Diego pitcher on June 25. He is likely to spend the rest of the season as Philadelphia's designated hitter since he hasn't played right field since April due to a small tear in his elbow.
The second wild-card spot in the NL has been occupied by Philadelphia. The team had a.752 batting average without him and averaged 4.5 runs per game.
Kyle Schwarber is projected to be in the third spot in the lineup.
Thomson said it was huge because pitchers know where he is. It's the same with Schwarber. They know where he is at all times. The guys in front of them are more likely to get better pitches. Most of the time.
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