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Watch: Bryce Harper Homers for Philadelphia Phillies First Run of NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper launched a home run for the first run in the NLCS.

Kade Kistner

Watch: Bryce Harper Homers for Philadelphia Phillies First Run of NLCS
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Philadelphia Phillies star and reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper launched a go-ahead, solo home run to left field to take a 1-0 lead against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. 

Harper took Padres starter Yu Darvish deep in his second at-bat of the game during the fourth inning. 

The game had been an intense pitcher's duel between Darvish and Phillies starter Zack Wheeler.

Both had been efficient on the evening, stunning nearly every hitter they faced.

Except one: Bryce Harper.

Harper's home run was his fourth of the postseason, and now has seven hits for extra bases as he continues his tear.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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