MLB Twitter in Awe of Bryce Harper's Clutch HR as Phillies Advance to World Series

AP Photo/Matt SlocumThe Philadelphia Phillies are World Series-bound for the first time since 2009.Bryce Harper delivered the crushing blow to the San Diego Padres’ championship hopes with a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park to secure Philly a 4-3 victory and a berth in the World Series.Harper went on to be named NLCS MVP.Philadelphia Phillies @PhilliesBRYCE HARPER IS A PHILADELPHIA PHILLIE pic.twitter.com/UjLTijwIqeHarper finished Game 5 with two hits in four at-bats. Rhys Hoskins delivered Philadelphia’s other two runs on a two-run homer in the bottom of the third inning.Starting pitcher Zach Wheeler allowed two runs on three hits and struck out eight batters before exiting. Seranthony Domínguez, José Alvarado, David Robertson and Ranger Suárez combined to close out the game in relief of Wheeler.The pitching was solid, but Harper’s performance sent MLB Twitter into a frenzy:Kevin Negandhi @KevinNegandhi“Man… I just did that.” @bryceharper3 pic.twitter.com/JvL3tHuDRPJeff Passan @JeffPassanBryce Harper is everything he was supposed to be.Kane Kalas @KaneKalasBryce Harper you are the man 🐜🪴 @Phillies #highhopes #RingTheBell #redoctoberBob Nightengale @BNightengaleThe new Mr. October, Bryce Harper.This place is going crazy. Phillies up 4-3.Shukri Wrights…
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