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Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hasn't seen game action in the majors since April 25 because of torn ligaments in his left thumb, but he is presently wrapping up a minor-league rehab assignment and slated to come off the DL on Monday.
And speaking of Harper's rehab assignment, here's what he did in his final tune-up outing with Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday ...
With the @HbgSenators 10-4 win over Akron final, @Bharper3407 officially went 4-for-5 with three HR & 5 RBI tonight. pic.twitter.com/oSvKCNxh7P
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 29, 2014
If the following tweet is any indication, then at least one of Harper's three spanks on the night was worthy of slack-jawed admiration ...
The Akron ballpark is a graveyard, and Bryce Harper just hit a ball off the scoreboard. Might want to be at Nats Park on Monday.
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) June 29, 2014
So young Mr. Harper would appear to be ready to rejoin the Nats' active roster.
On the season, the 21-year-old is batting .289/.352/.422 with one homer in 21 games. The Nats are surely hoping that Harper's Saturday efforts are a sign of things to come.
