Bryce Harper attempts steal of home, call reversed in eighth inning

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Bryce Harper attempts steal of home, call reversed in eighth inning
Summary

In a tense matchup, Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies nearly executed a straight steal of home against the Los Angeles Angels but had the call overturned after a review. Harper was initially deemed safe after surprising Angels reliever Trevor Martin with two outs in the eighth inning while the Phillies led 1-0. The reversal raised questions about whether Harper's hand touched the plate as Angels catcher Travis d’Arnaud blocked it. Earlier in the inning, Trea Turner was caught stealing third, prompting another review. The game remained tied after Zach Neto's homer in the eighth, but the Phillies rallied to a 4-2 victory with three runs in the tenth, improving their playoff position.

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  • Phillies lead 1-0 before the eighth inning controversy.
  • Harper's steal overturned after Angels challenge.
  • Neto hits game-tying homer in the bottom of the eighth.
  • Phillies score three runs in the tenth for victory.
  • Phillies improve to 76-60, holding a playoff position.
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  • 5:08 AMYahoo SportsBryce Harper pulls off a straight steal of home, until it gets overturned on review
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The Phillies and Angels experienced another dramatic ending in Anaheim.

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