On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies played the final game of their series with the Chicago Cubs (at home).
The Phillies lost by a score of 11-2.
Despite the loss, Bryce Harper hit a home run.
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made History
In addition, Harper also made MLB history.
With his 367th career home run, he moved ahead of Lance Berkman for sole possession of 89th on the all-time home runs list.
@RobBballHistory wrote: “Bryce Harper hit his 367th career HR, passing Lance Berkman for 89th on the All Time HR list.”
Harper is currently batting .258 with 17 hits, four home runs, 11 RBI’s, ten runs and one stolen base in 18 games this season.
He also has ten walks and 11 strikeouts.
The two-time MVP is in his eighth year playing for the Phillies.
Harper’s MLB Career
Harper was one of the most notable prospects in all of sports history.
He was the first pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.
The 33-year-old spent the first seven years of his career playing for the Washington Nationals.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on October 7, 2023): “Bryce Harper is 30 years old. He has now spent half his life squarely in the limelight. He is a beloved teammate, a tremendous leader, an elite player and as clutch as anyone in the game. He is not just everything he was supposed to be. He is more.”
Harper has helped lead the Phillies to the MLB playoffs four times.
They made the World Series in 2022 (but lost to the Houston Astros).
A championship is the only thing Harper is missing.
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies are currently 8-10 in 18 games, which has them as the third-place team in the National League East.
They are 5-7 in 12 games at home.
Following the Cubs, the Phillies will now host the Atlanta Braves with the series starting on Friday.
Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made MLB History In Cubs Game