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In a tightly contested game three between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, the stage is set for Bryce Harper, the Phillies' star outfielder, to deliver a dramatic moment. With the game tied in the bottom of the third inning and runners on first and third, Harper steps up to the plate against Braves pitcher Spencer Strider. The first pitch is a sinker that Harper fouls off, resulting in a strike. Strider follows up with another sinker, this one just off the plate, making the count 1-1. On the next pitch, Strider throws a slider that Harper seems to like, commenting, "Ooh, throw that again." Darren O'Day, the Braves pitching coach, nods in agreement, and Strider obliges, delivering another hanging slider. Harper does not miss, crushing the ball deep into the second deck for a three-run home run. As Harper rounds the bases, he exchanges a celebratory high-five and hug with a teammate, but in the midst of the excitement, he knocks off his glasses. Undeterred, Harper continues his home run trot, staring intently at Braves infielder Orlando Arcia before touching first base. Arcia had reportedly been heard in the Braves' clubhouse after the previous game, saying, "Ha ha, attaboy Harper, attaboy," seemingly mocking the Phillies slugger. As Harper rounds second base, he looks directly at Arcia and says, "You gonna give me an attaboy or what, man? That was a nice homer." He then performs a throat-slashing gesture, signaling that the game is over. Harper greets the cheering crowd, exchanges low-fives with his teammates, and stares intently into the distance, still visibly upset about the previous game's events. In his next at-bat, Harper again connects, hitting a towering home run to center field. As he rounds the bases, he once again stares down Arcia, making sure to touch each base. Finally, as he crosses home plate, Harper repeats the throat-slashing gesture, letting the Braves know that he has the last word in this ongoing rivalry. The dramatic display showcases Harper's competitive spirit and his desire to settle the score with Arcia and the Braves. The exchange between the two players adds an extra layer of intensity to an already heated matchup between these NL East rivals.

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Game two of the Phillies-Braves series ended with one of the most dramatic, crazy double plays we've

ever seen when Harper got doubled up, rounded second a little too far, and two writers reported

that in the Braves clubhouse in the celebration, Arcea was saying, ha ha, attaboy Harper, attaboy.

So now game three in Philly, bottom third, two outs, tied game. Harper's up, runners on first

and third, first pitch sinker, fouls it away, strike one, Elders are going to throw another