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Harper's hitting and defense help Phillies beat Guards in 10
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Phillies' Bryce Harper is preparing to play first base in 2023
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Phillies slide star Bryce Harper over to first base as team
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Marsh Madness! Phillies beat Braves 8-3 in Game 4, into NLCS
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Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos power Phillies past
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Phillies prepping Bryce Harper to possibly play first base after
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Bryce Harper taking first base reps
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Bryce Harper is learning how to play first base
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Bryce Harper, returning to Phillies, is a medical marvel
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Harper races for inside-the-park HR, Nola works 7 strong innings