The Philadelphia Phillies were able to secure a decisive 10-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night. The win was largely due to the stellar performance of Phillies’ outfielder Bryce Harper, who hit two home runs in the game.
Harper’s first home run came in the fourth inning, when he hit a solo shot to left field that gave the Phillies a 3-1 lead. He then added a two-run blast in the sixth inning to extend the Phillies’ lead to 8-2. Harper’s two home runs were part of a four-hit night for the outfielder, who also had two singles and scored three runs.
Harper’s performance was a major factor in the Phillies’ victory, as it gave them a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-five series. The Phillies are now just one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2009.
Harper has been one of the Phillies’ most consistent hitters all season long, and his performance in Game 3 was no exception. He finished the regular season with a .268 batting average, 35 home runs, and 114 RBIs. He has also been a key contributor in the postseason, as he is now batting .333 with three home runs and eight RBIs in six games.
The Phillies will now look to close out the series in Game 4 on Monday night. If they are able to do so, they will advance to the National League Championship Series and have a chance to make a deep run in the playoffs. With Harper continuing to swing a hot bat, it looks like the Phillies have a good chance of making that happen.
