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Bryce Harper was forced to exit the game against the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the first inning after being hit by a pitch. Harper got drilled on his surgically repaired right elbow by a 95-mph fastball from Braves ace Spencer Strider.

During pregame introductions at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans – known for their hostility toward visiting players – reserved their loudest boos for Spencer Strider. The boos became even louder throughout the night because Strider unintentionally hit Phillies star Bryce Harper in the elbow,

Spencer Strider will spend the next few weeks getting a better feel for how patient he can be. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself in every way,” Strider said. “I’m not trying to get back \[immediately\].

Its Tuesday, May 27 and the Braves (25-27) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (34-19) in a key National League East showdown. Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.