Bryce Harper achieved a significant career milestone by reaching 1,000 RBIs during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Harper, who had an impressive outing with three hits and a total of four times on base, notched his milestone RBI with a bloop single into left field against Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney. He now joins the ranks of just eight active players who have crossed the 1,000 RBI mark.
The game featured a dramatic seventh inning, during which the Phillies scored four runs despite managing only one hit. This inning saw six consecutive Phillies hitters get on base, with Harper included in that run. Remarkably, the majority of those runs were scored without any contact being made, as walks and a hit by pitch played a crucial role in this rally.
In addition to Harper’s impressive performance, Trea Turner contributed with an RBI triple in the eighth inning, while Harper later added another RBI, bringing his total to 1,001 for the game.
On the pitching side, Ranger Suarez had a solid outing, going seven innings and giving up three runs on six hits. Jose Alvarado was able to close out the game successfully, recording his seventh save after navigating a bases-loaded situation.
For the Pirates, Alexander Canario was a standout performer, hitting a three-run homer off Suarez. However, Pirates interim manager Don Kelly was ejected from the game after protesting a call regarding a walk that contributed to the Phillies’ scoring rally.
Looking forward, the next game features Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski set to take the mound against the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler.
This performance from Harper and the Phillies not only showcases their offensive depth but also highlights Harper’s continuing impact in Major League Baseball. As the season progresses, fans can look forward to more milestones and exciting moments from this Phillies team.