The Philadelphia Phillies completed their series with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. It was a typical West Coast day game to finish off the series, but the road-weary team from Philly received a scare that could have jeopardized their winning streak in Major League Baseball.

In the fourth inning, Phillies Third Baseman, Alec Bohm, was in the on-deck circle waiting to face the San Francisco Giants pitcher, Kyle Harrison. He witnessed two close pitches that could have potentially hit the team’s most important batter in the lineup.

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Bryce Harper, the Phillies first baseman, seemed frustrated from the start of the game. He sets a high standard for himself and any mistake is unacceptable. During his first inning at-bat against Kyle Harrison, Harper showed visible signs of frustration. This was evident when he bashed a bat in the dugout before taking the field for the bottom of the first inning.

Harper attempted to dig a short throw out of the dirt but missed the ball, causing a moment of panic among fans. Despite the scare, Harper continued in the game.

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In the fourth inning, Harper faced two dangerous fastballs close to his chin from Harrison. Both teams’ benches cleared, but the situation was resolved quickly. The game resumed with the Philadelphia Phillies winning 6-1 against the San Francisco Giants.

Harper finished the game with 1-5 with an RBI. In the postgame media session, Harper expressed his concerns about being hit in the face by a baseball, given his past experiences with injuries.

Interestingly, Harper had faced a similar situation with the San Francisco Giants almost a decade ago on May 29th, showing a history of tense encounters on the same date.

Overall, the game had its moments of tension and drama, highlighting the competitive nature of Major League Baseball.