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Phillies Rally After Harper Ejection to Reclaim NL East Lead

A disputed checked swing call sent Bryce Harper to the clubhouse, prompting an eighth-inning rally that Jhoan Durán capped with the game’s final out.

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Jul 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) looks on in front of outfielder Brandon Marsh before taking the field for action against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bryce Harper was ejected in the seventh inning after umpire Vic Carapazza ruled he went around on a checked swing of a Will Vest slider.
  • Entering the eighth inning trailing 4-3, Philadelphia manufactured two runs on consecutive singles and a double to seize a 5-4 lead without Harper.
  • Trade-deadline addition Jhoan Durán worked a perfect 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn his first save with the Phillies and his 17th of the season.
  • The 5-4 victory, combined with the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Giants, returned Philadelphia to first place in the NL East.
  • Since July 9, Harper has slashed .328/.403/.781 with six home runs, 11 RBI and 15 runs scored over 16 games.