Harper had three RBIs for the defending NL champions, closing in on an NL wild card berth.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run single against the New York Mets during the fifth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The PBryce Harper sparked Philadelphia’s comeback from a two-run deficit by reaching 20 homers for the ninth time, leading the Phillies over the New York Mets 7-5 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Philadelphia trailed 2-0 before Harper homered off facing of the second deck in right-center in the second inning, a drive off José Quintana . Harper, who made his season debut on May 2 following Tommy John surgery, has 15 home runs in his last 44 games. "There’s still some things that we can clean up, but the way we’re playing right now is pretty good," Harper said. "We talked about focusing on us and not worrying about the teams around us. Those are some good teams, but if we just keep playing our game and keep it going and get the job done."
Gregory Soto struck out Mark Vientos with two men on to end the eighth, and José Alvarado pitched a perfect ninth for his 10th save in 12 chances.
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