Phillies announce Bryce Harper will DH against Blue Jays on Saturday
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in their second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. After losing the series opener 5-4 on Friday, the Phillies announced that Bryce Harper will serve as the designated hitter. This decision marks Harper's first time not playing right field since Luis Arraez joined the starting lineup. Harper has performed well this season, batting.257 with 24 home runs in 117 games. Aaron Nola is set to make his 24th start of the season for the Phillies. The Blue Jays come into the game with a record of 55-62.
- •Phillies lost the series opener to Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday.
- •Bryce Harper will be the designated hitter on Saturday.
- •Aaron Nola has a record of 3-9 and a 5.55 ERA this season.
- •Blue Jays have improved to a 55-62 record after Friday's win.
- •Phillies currently sit 8.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Annonce Bryce Harper Change for Cardinals Series Opener
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Change Before Blue Jays Game
"On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.Most recently, the Phillies lost the series opener 5-4 on Friday.Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs during the loss.Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper ChangeAhead of the game […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Change Before Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Philadelphia Phillies are locked in at third place in the National League Wild Card race, but after a 2-1 series defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, the team will be looking to turn things around as they hit the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals.Game one of that series […] The post Phillies Annonce Bryce Harper Change for Cardinals Series Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:01 AMPhillies Annonce Bryce Harper Change for Cardinals Series Opener
The Philadelphia Phillies are locked in at third place in the National League Wild Card race, but after a 2-1 series defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, the team will be looking to turn things around as they hit the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals.Game one of that series […] The post Phillies Annonce Bryce Harper Change for Cardinals Series Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:03 PMPhiladelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Change Before Blue Jays Game
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.Most recently, the Phillies lost the series opener 5-4 on Friday.Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs during the loss.Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper ChangeAhead of the game […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Change Before Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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