Bryce Harper got the last laugh on Tuesday night as he returned to Washington D.C. for the first time since signing the 13-year deal with the Phillies last month.
Harper, as expected, was booed by National fans when he stepped up to the plate for the first time.
Bryce Harper steps to the plate for the first time back in DC #RingTheBell #OnePursuit pic.twitter.com/v2vh77N00O
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) April 2, 2019
Bryce Harper gets booed running out to right field. pic.twitter.com/QboVAxEVif
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) April 3, 2019
With the Phillies up 6-2 in the 8th, Harper came to the plate once again, and this time he belted a 3-run shot and did one great bat flip.
Harper DESTROYS one to right!
Get used to it, Washington. pic.twitter.com/O3j9nB8poa
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 3, 2019
Smell ya later. #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/jXTuCgJCAs
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 3, 2019
Harper finished going 3 for 5 with 3 RBI, and the Phillies held on for the 8-2 win.