Bryce Harper was one of five Philadelphia Phillies who went deep in the team’s win on Tuesday night, and he dedicated his home run to a surprising source.
Harper went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, walk and two runs scored in the Phillies’ 12-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The home run was Harper’s 14th of the season and 9th in the month of August.
After the Phillies’ win, Harper said he was inspired to hit a home run by a fan named Chuck who calls into a local sports radio show.
“I was driving in today and I’m listening to WIP like I do a lot in the two o’clock hour. And a guy named Chuck called in. He calls in a lot — he’s hilarious. He was talking about our team, talking about me and stuff. I walked in the training room and was like, ‘I’m going to go deep tonight for Chuck.’ That guy had me fired up, man,” Harper said.