When Bryce Harper returned to Washington, Nationals fans’ reactions were a blend of boos and cheers. Before the game even started, a tribute video for the outfielder played on the scoreboard eliciting a loud chorus of boos.
Addressing the reception, Harper acknowledged the boos, saying, “Heard the boos. I just try to remember that I’ve got 45,000 people in the city of Philadelphia and more that were screaming and watching their TV cheering.”
Harper answered his critics by delivering a standout performance, going 3 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBIs in the Phillies’ 8-2 victory.
