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Ruth, Gehrig, Bryce Harper: How Phillies star is burying Braves, making Hall of Fame case

PHILADELPHIA − There are players who are born for the biggest moments, and then there's Bryce Harper.

So it's easy to wonder, what makes someone like Harper come through time after time? He had made a base-running blunder to end Game 2 on Monday night. He was mocked by Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia, who reportedly yelled “atta boy, Harper!” in the Braves’ clubhouse.

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Harper didn't need the extra motivation, but as Phillies manager Rob Thomson put it: “Thank you” for providing it.