There is nothing like winning the Home Run Derby.
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper put on a show in front of his team’s fans to win the 2018 Home Run Derby in epic fashion. The 25 year-old right-fielder clinched the win over Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs in walk-off fashion.
And for the icing on the cake, Harper not only did so in front of the home crowd, but did so with his pitching to him.
Bryce Harper calls game. pic.twitter.com/AqUcs0LHxV
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 17, 2018
“It’s unbelievable,” Harper told reporters afterwards. “We have some of the best fans in baseball, and to be able to do that with my family out there, that’s an incredible moment — not only for me, but for the organization and Nationals fans. I’m very blessed and humbled.”
Down 18-9 in the final round, Harper began a furious comeback as he hit nine home runs over the next 10 pitches to tie it up at the end of regulation. Then, in bonus time, Harper knocked the ball out of the park as his teammates celebrated before handing him the trophy.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
? It's coming home, it's coming home… ? pic.twitter.com/by5jdn8hrM
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 17, 2018
me, when Bryce is hitting #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/V1BkB05RNC
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) July 17, 2018
I’d like to send my condolences to all of the balls that were harmed in the making of that Derby #OHMYGOODNESS
— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) July 17, 2018
.@JohnWall with @Bharper3407 after he won the #HRDerby! ? #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/7R4Fl05pT6
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 17, 2018
Bryce Harper won the Home Run Derby with this “We The People” bat pic.twitter.com/iQmojcsi0I
— Athlete Swag (@AthleteSwag) July 17, 2018
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