It turns out the only thing that could slow down Bryce Harper is a 95 mph fastball to the knee. The Washington Nationals outfielder exited Saturday's game with the Milwaukee Brewers after getting hit in the top of the ninth inning.
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Harper Hit by Pitch, Leaves Game
Saturday, June 13
Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com reported that Harper would be forced to leave the game after Michael Blazek's errant fastball plunked the 22-year-old. Matt den Dekker took Harper's spot in the Nationals' lineup.
Entering Saturday, Harper was one of the hottest hitters in baseball.