Overview
- Harper is now one of eight active players to reach 350 career home runs, trailing only Giancarlo Stanton (434) and Mike Trout (395).
- He crushed a first-pitch fastball from Lucas Giolito into the second deck in right field to notch the milestone in the opening inning.
- Kyle Schwarber’s two-run shot and solo homers by Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto gave the Phillies a five-homer night.
- At 32, Harper became the youngest active player to hit 350 home runs, surpassing stars such as Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Machado.
- Despite the lineup’s depth, Philadelphia dropped a 9-8 decision, leaving several scoring chances unconverted late in the contest.