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Bryce Harper hits first MLB cycle
PHILADELPHIA — You knew Bryce Harper was going to go for it. His aggression at times on the bases has led to trouble. On Saturday night, it led to his first-career cycle. All it took was four at-bats for Harper to hit for the cycle. Needing a triple, Harper lined a ball deep into the []
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Bryce Harper has had quite the past couple of games, as he continues to heat up, furthering his case to join the National League All-Star team. The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman hit for the cycle on Saturday (the first of his career) and nearly did again on Sunday Night Baseball, falling a triple shy.
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