The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a tough loss against the Miami Marlins, but potentially losing Bryce Harper to a hamstring injury would be even more devastating. On Thursday, the former MVP left the game while running full-speed to first base and injured his hamstring. Fans were concerned about the extent of his injury as he limped off the field.
The Phillies’ troubles didn’t end there, as left fielder Kyle Schwarber also had to exit the game due to left groin tightness. Manager Rob Thomson provided no immediate update on Harper’s condition, indicating that more information would be available the following day. Schwarber’s injury was said to be mostly precautionary, with the outfielder attributing it to an off-balance throw.
Both Harper and Schwarber have been performing well this season, with Harper leading the National League in All-Star voting reveals earlier on Thursday. His potential absence from the lineup would be a significant blow to the team. As the Phillies await further information on Harper’s injury, they can only hope for a speedy recovery to have their star player back in action soon.