With the Phillies already leading 1-0 thanks to a leadoff Andrew McCutchen homer, Bryce Harper grounded out sharply to first-base in his first at-bat as a Phillie. Of course, he received a standing ovation.
Standing ovation for Bryce Harper's first atbat with Phillies#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/VqgLTrO4Hg
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 28, 2019
Harper's first ovation of the day came before the game, during the player introductions, obviously.
The first of many ovations for Bryce in Philly -- pic.twitter.com/50b35bPa9v
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 28, 2019 \Harper bowed to the fans in right field when he took the field for the first.
Bryce Harper bows to #Phillies fans, unleashes vicious fist pump the first time he takes the field at CBP... pic.twitter.com/i8xMrUTO2K
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) March 28, 2019Earlier in the day, Harper had the internet buzzing thanks to his Phanatic, Gritty t-shirt he was wearing on his way into the ballpark.
They have arrived. #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/WXb83NJNv2
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 28, 2019He also rocked lime green Phanatic cleats during the game.
Harper repping the Phanatic cleats on opening day @Starting9 pic.twitter.com/iXCTQU9htU
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 28, 2019
