Last Sunday’s appearance by Ryne Harper in the eighth inning of what ended up being a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves for the Washington Nationals was relatively uneventful, with the curveball throwing, 32-year-old reliever retiring the side in order in a 10-pitch, eight-strike, 1-2-3 frame at home in the nation’s capital.
The outing left the right-hander with a 0.79, a 2.39 FIP, six walks (2.38 BB/9), 18 Ks (7.15 K/9), and a .132/.193/.171 line against in 22 2⁄3 IP this season.
“He’s been good. He’s been a bright spot in the bullpen.