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Talk about a great way to generate a run against a tough pitcher. Watch this video as Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper steals home and scores on a pick-off throw to first base by Phillies' pitcher Cole Hamels.
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Hamels plunks Harper, then admits aiming for him
Cole Hamels admits it: He plunked rookie phenom Bryce Harper on purpose.
''I was trying to hit him,'' the Philadelphia lefty said. ''I'm not going to deny it.''
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Cole Hamels admits he hit Bryce Harper on purpose. Let's watch Harper steal home on him again...
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"It’s just, ‘Welcome to the big leagues. I was trying to hit him. I mean, I’m not going to deny it." (Cole Hamels, via CSN Philly.com, 5/7/2012)
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Cole Hamels hit Bryce Harper in the backside. AP
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Hamels Fined and Suspended For Throwing At Harper
Update:
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels has been fined and suspended five games for intentionally throwing and hitting Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Bryce Harper last night.
Unless appealed, Hamels is scheduled to begin serving his suspension Monday night when the Phillies hosted the New York Mets.
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