Bryce Harper homers Nationals to Victory over Phillies

Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Washington won the game 3-0.

(Sept. 10, 2016 - Source: Greg Fiume/Getty Images North America)

RF Bryce Harper homers late in the game, as the Washington Nationals (84-58) blank the Philadelphia Phillies (63-79) 3-0 in game three of their four-game series.

The Nationals broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the eighth inning. LF Ben Revere singled with one out and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. 2B Daniel Murphy walked next and Bryce Harper followed with a blast to deep right field to put Washington up 3-0.

CL Mark Melancon pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 40th save of the season. He posts a 1.64 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP on the year.

Philadelphia’s SP Jerad Eickhoff pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5. He has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP this season.

Washington’s SP Max Scherzer worked 6.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 walk while fanning 8. He has a 2.78 ERA and a league-leading 0.92 WHIP to show for this year.

Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 HR and 3 RBI. He is batting .250 and has 77 runs, 24 HR and 80 RBI on the season.