PHILADELPHIA — star left Tuesday night’s game against in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter .
A two-time NL MVP, Harper took a few steps from home plate, dropped to a knee and gripped his arm in pain. Phillies athletic trainers came out to check on Harper, and the slugger soon headed to the clubhouse.
Strider was booed by Phillies fans when he left the mound as the inning ended.
Harper is hitting .267 with eight home runs and 33 RBI. He batted .323 (10 for 31) with three doubles, one homer and seven RBI in seven games on the Phillies’ recent trip.
pinch ran for Harper and stayed in the game at third base. moved to first base.
