Phillies' Bryce Harper Reaches 1,000 Career RBIs in Comeback Win vs Pirates

In a game delayed by rain, Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies achieved a significant milestone by recording his 1,000th career RBI during a late-inning comeback win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harper's milestone RBI came from a slow bloop single in the fifth inning, which gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead and was celebrated by fans at Citizens Bank Park. He continued his strong performance throughout the game, finishing 3-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs scored, a stolen base, and a walk, contributing to the Phillies' 8-4 victory. Harper has shown signs of improvement at the plate recently, with an enhanced slash line and multiple multi-hit games, indicating a potential turning point in his season. Phillies manager Rob Thomson praised Harper's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, highlighting his versatility and fighting spirit at the plate. Despite a close call where Kyle Schwarber was robbed of his 300th home run, the Phillies' offense, led by Harper and others like Alec Bohm, powered through to secure the win.