Official Site of the Nationals · May 20, 2015
Old friends Shreve, Harper could face off
"He played hard; he's always played hard," said Chasen Shreve of seeing Bryce Harper play in high school. (AP) WASHINGTON -- Should there be an opportunity for Chasen Shreve to face Bryce Harper this week, you might see a couple of smiles exchanged. That would be a rare reaction for the Nationals slugger to get from an opposing pitcher, considering his recent offensive tear.
The Yankees left-hander said that he has known Harper going back to their high school years, when Harper was already smearing on eye black and wowing scouts, then earning national attention as he landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated at age 16.