Philadelphia star Bryce Harper left a game in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Atlanta starter Spencer Strider

Harper clearly meant it as a joke, a little excuse to rib a friend and teammate before saying that Schwarber's growth has "been so much fun to watch.” But you can bet that, when Dave Dombrowski sits down with Schwarber's camp to discuss a new deal, he'll say much the same thing — and he won't be kidding.

Bryce Harper’s injury sparked a heated debate among MLB fans on social media. Some fans called out Strider, while some blamed Harper.

Bryce Harper is known for his love of all things Philly, including the local favorite grocer Wawa, which led to some issues with MLB this summer, writes

The Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday as Schwarber connected on his 19th home run of the season.