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Harper rebounds from gaffe, sets up Bohm's season-saving HR
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In Short: Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper made a costly error but redeemed himself with a tying home run.
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper leaned on his experience to shrug off a potential season-ending miscue in the field, redeeming himself with a tying home run in the eighth inning Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves.
In the seventh inning, a fly ball to right field went over Harper's head, allowing the Braves to score two runs and break a 1-1 tie.
Harper's home run in the eighth inning tied the game, setting up a pivotal moment for the Phillies.
Harper has been one of baseball's most famous players since appearing on Sports Illustrated's cover as a high schooler in 2009.
What's still developing
- "I thought it was going to be a pop fly just right at me and then it kept traveling," Harper said after the game.
- "I'm proud of him. He's been through the wringer this year, on and off the field," Harper said.
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- ESPN La Crosse 105.5link