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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, right, is congratulated by Bryce Harper after hitting a three-run home run that also scored J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Bryce Harper after slump-busting game vs. Giants: ‘I’m really good. I mean, I really am’

Bryce Harper broke out of a slump with a career-best four extra-base hits — and then issued a reminder about his place in the game. After the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-0, Harper said, “I’m really good. I mean, I really am.” Harper hasn’t been himself much of the season. The two-time NL MVP and eight-time All-Star missed most of June with inflammation in his right wrist. He had gone 1 for 14 in four games before Wednesday, when he hit a homer and three doubles, all to the opposite field.

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