Sporting News · May 9, 2016
Cubs' Bryce Harper strategy works in win filled with historic oddities
Bryce Harper intentionally walked. (Getty Images) Each night in the 2016 baseball season, we'll run down the top news, facts and highlights from action around Major League Baseball.
Sunday's game at Wrigley Field didn't want to end. The Cubs also didn't want to pitch to Bryce Harper.
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The Nationals outfielder became the first player in MLB history with seven plate appearances and zero official at-bats. He walked six times, three intentional, and was hit by a pitch. The six walks tied the MLB record also held by three other players.