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Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, powering the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres and into the World Series for the first time since 2009.

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first time since 2009.

Harper’s hitting earned him the NLCS MVP award. And maybe other highlights on deck in the next couple of weeks.Houston held a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the ALCS. Game 4 is Sunday night in New York. The World Series will begin Friday night at the home of the AL champion. Instead, the star who signed a 13-year contract to play in Philadelphia delivered — in this season, in this game.Even after Harper's homer put them ahead, it wasn't an easy ending for the Phillies.

And the feared designated hitter can keep those streaks alive when he plays in his first World Series.

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