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Top takeaways from first week in NL East

Bryce Harper accomplished and heard plenty in the first week of the 2018 season.

He smashed four home runs through seven games. He thrived in the villain role as the Braves' brilliant organist played Star Wars' "The Imperial March" and "Go Cubs Go" before his plate appearances at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Harper's HR after Imperial March Harper's HR after Imperial March

It has been a fun week in the National League East. The Nationals are living up to the hype. The Mets' starters look legit. The Braves are playing well. The Phillies?