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**Phillies’ Hot Streak Continues as Bryce Harper Smashes 30th Homer of the Season**
The Philadelphia Phillies are riding a wave of momentum as they continue to climb the National League East standings. Last night’s 7-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves marked their 7th win in their last 10 games, with Bryce Harper leading the charge. The right fielder blasted his 30th home run of the season, a two-run shot in the 5th inning that put the Phillies ahead for good.
Harper’s milestone homer was the 10th of his career, and it marked the first time he has reached 30 home runs in a single season. The 30-year-old has been a key component of the Phillies’ offense, hitting .280 with 30 home runs and 85 RBIs.
The Phillies’ starting pitching has also been a major factor in their recent success. Aaron Nola, who started last night’s game, allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings to improve to 11-4 on the season. The bullpen was equally effective, with closer Craig Kimbrel earning his 25th save of the year.
The win marked the Phillies’ 2nd straight series victory, and they now sit just 5 games behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East. With a strong stretch run ahead, the Phillies are looking to make a push for the division title.
“We’re playing some great baseball right now,” said Phillies manager Rob Thomson. “Our guys are buying into the system and playing for each other. We’re feeling good about our chances.”
The Phillies will look to keep their momentum going tonight as they face the Braves in the rubber match of the series. Cy Young contender Zack Wheeler takes the mound for the Phillies against Atlanta’s Kyle Muller.
