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Bryce Harper to miss Game 1 of doubleheader against Braves, Game 2 status uncertain

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper is hit by a pitch from Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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ANTHONY SANFILIPPO

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves because of a right elbow injury.

Harper was hit by a 95 mph fastball from Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the first inning of Tuesday night’s game.