This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Phillies vs. Nationals Friday Betting Prediction - Philadelphia's offense bashing . The Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) didn't hold back in their three-game home sweep of the Seattle Mariners.

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge got off to a relatively slow start after his return from injury on August 5, but he's heating up at the perfect time. Although the 33-year-old is slashing just .229/.426/.429 in the month thus far, he's 3-for-6 with a homer, two RBI, four walks, and two runs scored over the last two games.

Bryce Harper hit his longest home run since 2023 on Monday night -- and then he hit an even longer one the very next inning. Harper crushed his first homer of the night a Statcast-projected 440 feet into the second-deck in right-center field in the sixth inning.

Trea Turner recorded four hits, including his 1,500th career hit, while Bryce Harper went deep twice to lead the Phillies past the Mariners 12-7.

PHILADELPHIA — Before he launched a 440-foot homer that he followed with a 448-foot homer, Bryce Harper smacked a slider to dead center. He missed the barrel. He knew it and looked disgusted. He jogged to first base as Julio Rodríguez caught the fly ball, then clapped his hands a few times. “Just missed it,” Harper said.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper broke down where his team stands with the postseason looming and what it takes to win.

Aug 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) hits a single during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper told MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" during a meeting with the Phillies about the game's economics, sources told ESPN.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and wife Kayla Harper share three children — Krew, Brooklyn and Kamryn — with a fourth child, a son, on the way. Here's everything to know about Bryce Harper's kids.

The Philadelphia Phillies dismantled the Seattle Mariners in the series opener on Monday after All-Star shortstop Trea Turner's milestone night at Citizens Bank Park.