In the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated the return of Bryce Harper, who hit a 394-foot home run in a six-run first inning following Trea Turner’s two-run homer. Harper, back after a five-game absence due to a bruised right elbow, increased his season total to nine home runs while wearing a protective guard due to sensitivity from his previous Tommy John surgery. Alec Bohm returned to third base, scoring after a single in the explosive first inning, as the Phillies aimed to regain their footing after a 1-4 stretch without Harper.
