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Bryce Harper’s Right Elbow Bruise Leaves Lineup Spot Uncertain for Phillies’ Doubleheader

Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler headline Thursday’s rain-postponed doubleheader; Harper’s clearance to play depends on swelling in his bruised elbow.

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Overview

  • Harper was drilled on the right elbow by a 95 mph Spencer Strider fastball in Tuesday’s opener and diagnosed with a contusion after X-rays showed no fracture.
  • Both Strider and manager Rob Thomson maintained the hit-by-pitch was accidental despite fan uproar at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Wednesday’s rainout granted Harper extra rest but has left his status for the second game of the doubleheader pending further evaluation.
  • Philadelphia has scheduled left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to start the day game and righty Zack Wheeler for the nightcap.
  • The Phillies enter the make-up twinbill with MLB’s best record (35-19) and a two-game lead in the NL East, underscoring Harper’s importance to their lineup.