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**”Phillies’ Bryce Harper Continues Hot Streak, Powers Team to 4-Game Winning Streak”**

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high after extending their winning streak to four games, thanks in large part to the scorching hot bat of right fielder Bryce Harper. The 32-year-old slugger homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Phillies to a 6-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Harper’s two-run blast in the bottom of the third inning proved to be the difference-maker, as the Phillies’ offense continued to pound out hits against Cubs starter Justin Steele. The Phillies’ lineup was a well-oiled machine, with five different players collecting two or more hits in the game.

Behind a strong outing from starter Aaron Nola, who allowed just two runs over six innings of work, the Phillies’ bullpen closed out the game with ease. Closer Seranthony Domínguez earned his 12th save of the season, securing the win for the Phillies.

The Phillies’ four-game winning streak has pushed them back into contention in the National League East, where they now trail the first-place Atlanta Braves by just 4.5 games. With Harper and the rest of the offense continuing to click, the Phillies are feeling optimistic about their chances of making a deep playoff run.

“We’re just taking it one game at a time and trying to stay focused,” Harper said in the post-game interview. “We’re playing some good baseball right now, and we’re just trying to keep it going.”

The Phillies will look to keep their momentum going on Wednesday, as they welcome the Washington Nationals to town for a three-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.