Bryce Harper requests support after team loss

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, with ace Sandy Alcantara pitching seven shutout innings. Struggling to find offensive rhythm, the Phillies have a dismal 3-8 record since the season’s second half began, partly due to Bryce Harper’s slump, who is hitting just .165 in July. Following the game, Harper expressed the need for reinforcements to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, acknowledging the team’s potential but stressing the importance of additional help.

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