April 19, 2016

Slamming Harper

Bryce Harper did not hit a grand slam in his first four years in the majors, despite hitting well with the bases loaded. He then hit one for his 100th homer, and he just hit his second as the Nationals are powering through the top of the seventh inning for a 7-0 lead on the Marlins. Jayson Werth got things started with his 200th home run, hit into the art work in center. Wilson Ramos followed on the next pitch to left field side of the fish display. The Nationals loaded the bases for Harper, who made it 6-0 and increased his RBI total to 20 in just 13 games. Ryan Zimmerman finished off the scoring with a shot off the top of the fence.

All his grand slams in one season makes me think of the Marlins manager, Don Mattingly. Mattingly hit six grand slams in one season, setting a record, but never hit one in any other season before or after.

Harper is now slugging .867 on the season.

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