PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Even the mayor of Washington, D.C. got in on the Bryce Harper bashing ahead of his return to the nation’s capital for the first Phillies-Nats series of the season. According to several outlets, Mayor Muriel Bowser ahead of the All-Star outfielder’s debut at Nationals Park as a Phillie.
It’s expected to be a raucous atmosphere at Nationals Park Tuesday night. The former No. 1 overall pick played seven seasons with the Washington Nationals before heading to the Phillies after signing a 13-year, $330 million contract.
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Harper, a six-time All-Star who debuted at the age of 19, led the Nats to the playoffs four times during his tenure, but never advanced beyond the National League Division Series round.