Overview

• Bryce Harper was struck in the right elbow by a 95-mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park
• X-rays came back negative and the Phillies diagnosed a contusion on Harper’s surgically repaired right elbow.
• Despite the scare, the NL East–leading Phillies secured a 2-0 win over Atlanta behind six strong innings from Ranger Suárez.
• Wednesday’s game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled as a split-admission doubleheader on Thursday, granting Harper extra recovery time.
• Harper’s availability for both games hinges on the level of elbow swelling, with the team set to evaluate him before finalizing Thursday’s lineups.