Harper's hitting and defense help the Phillies beat the Guardians 8-5 in 10 innings to stop skid
Bryce Harper drove in the go-ahead run with a 10th-inning single and flashed more solid defense in his second career start at first base, leading the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cleveland Guardians 8-5 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. “He’s an athlete and he’s a baseball player,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. Thomson admitted he’s surprised how comfortable Harper looks at his new position, a transition from the outfield that only began Friday night.