Jun 25, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) reacts toward San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (not pictured) after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning at Petco Park. Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper leaves game after being hit by pitch on hand

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/26/22

The Philadelphia Phillies will be holding their breath after Bryce Harper left Saturday’s game against San Diego after being hit in the hand by a pitch.

Harper was hit on the hand by a Blake Snell fastball and was in obvious pain immediately. He could be seen holding his thumb as he left the field.

Bryce Harper takes a pitch to the hand and exits the game.

Please be okay, Bryce pic.twitter.com/Qy2wGmNPbi

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) June 26, 2022

Harper was visibly angry as he left the field and appeared to yell something at Snell.

Bryce Harper shows A TON of frustration pic.twitter.com/CIQGSDHKo5

— Brodes Media (@BrodesMedia) June 26, 2022

bryce harper to blake snell: “i know you weren’t trying to do it”

damn this is just brutal. pic.twitter.com/FW0ADItP3C

— Matt (@matttadelphia) June 26, 2022

The Phillies had no immediate update on Harper’s status, but he is not one to leave games early if he can help it. He has already been playing through a significant elbow problem for a good part of the season.

The resurgent Phillies entered play Saturday at 37-35 despite a poor start to the season. If Harper is out for any period of time, that resurgence may be in real danger.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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