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Nationals' Bryce Harper left game vs Cardinals with left glute tightness

Will Bryce Harper be back in the lineup tonight for the Washington Nationals' series opener with the Atlanta Braves? He left last night's game with left glute tightness after a pop-up in the fourth inning.

Towards the end of the 2012 campaign, former Washington Nationals' manager Davey Johnson was asked if there was anything he would like to see then-rookie outfielder Bryce Harper change about his game?

"No," Johnson said initially.

"I like him just the way he is, to answer your question," Johnson explained.

"I hope he gets to softening his slam into first base.