2016-09-11

With the game tied 0-0 and two men on base in the eighth inning, Bryce Harper hit a home run. Then, he, of course, flipped his bat.

You’re just so awesome, @Bharper3407. #BatFlip https://t.co/mT0L5U9UBi

— MLB (@MLB) September 11, 2016

He sort of had a scowl on his face as he did it too.

Harper’s three-run home run led the Nationals to a 3-0 win over the Phillies on Saturday night.

Here’s the moment in five photos, so you can really soak it in.



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(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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That was Harper’s 24th home run of the season.

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