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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on May 26, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies are playing the San Diego Padres in California.
They won the first game of the series (on Monday) by a score of 3-0.
UPDATE: The Phillies won Tuesday’s game 4-3.
During Tuesday’s game, Bryce Harper hit a home run in the first inning.
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made History
GettyBryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on May 26, 2026 in San Diego, California.
With his home run, Harper also made MLB history by moving up on the all-time list.
Jeff Kerr of 97.3 ESPN FM wrote: “Bryce Harper has tied Carlton Fisk for 83rd on the all-time HR list. Harper has 376 career HR. Next up? Norm Cash, Manny Machado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jeff Kent (377).”
Bryce Harper has tied Carlton Fisk for 83rd on the all-time HR list.
Harper has 376 career HR.
Next up?
Norm Cash, Manny Machado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jeff Kent (377).
Harper came into the night batting .269 with 52 hits, 12 home runs, 32 RBI’s, 31 runs and four stolen bases in his first 54 games.
The two-time MVP is in his eighth year playing for the Phillies.
Social Media Reacts
GettyBryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Just Baseball: “Bryce Harper blasts his 13th HR of the year 🔔 Harper’s got an .899 OPS and 148 wRC+ in his age-33 season!”
John Clark: “Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have the most combined home runs in baseball for teammates at 34″
Matt Gelb: “Bryce Harper was appalled yesterday when he launched a ball 399 feet to center that didn’t leave the yard. So he hit one tonight to right field for a homer.”
@SleeperPhillies: “A ROCKET home run from Bryce Harper🚀 It’s the Phillies 2nd straight game with a 1st inning homer!”
Phillies Right Now
GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammate Bryce Harper #3 after hitting a solo home run in the first inning during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Phillies entered the night with a 27-27 record in 54 games, which has them as the third-place team in the National League East.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 13-11 in 24 games on the road).
After one more game against the Padres, the Phillies will head to Los Angeles for a series with the Dodgers that starts on Friday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar