Phillies

Bryce Harper Just Ended the Washington Nationals

By Bob Wankel

Published: Apr 2nd, 2019 · 11:09 PM EDT

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R.I.P. to the Washington Nationals (2005-2019). Yeah, yeah. I know. It wasn’t the start Bryce Harper was hoping for tonight during his much-hyped return to Washington.

Yo homes, smell ya later. pic.twitter.com/3Jf1aR8mJq

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 3, 2019

But the finish? Oh my, the finish:

Harper DESTROYS one to right!

Get used to it, Washington. pic.twitter.com/O3j9nB8poa

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 3, 2019

Quick question: Is 3-5, 3 RBI, a double, and a 458-foot absolute F U of a home run into the second deck good? It is, isn’t it?

How it looked from the stadium:

Holy Bryce Harper #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/y0Olu4lf9S

— John Foley (@2008Philz) April 3, 2019

And the fan reaction:

MVP!!! pic.twitter.com/rUSztCQXMY

— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) April 3, 2019

Just a completely miserable night for a loser, total zero of a fanbase in Washington.

A lonely “Bryce Wears Crocs” sign abandoned by its owner. pic.twitter.com/UZ1tUqYFXX

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 3, 2019

It’s just like the Redskins, but baseball. Hate to see it. You really hate to see it.