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Frankie Taddeo

Bryce Harper Found a Cool Way to Celebrate His 31st Birthday After Crushing a HR Against Diamondbacks

The Phillies are off to a rocking start in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against Arizona on Monday night.

After Kyle Schwarber led off the game with a home run off Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, the hottest player in the playoffs stepped to the plate. 

Bryce Harper, who is hitting .368 in the postseason, celebrated his 31st birthday in impressive style.

The seven-time All-Star blasted a 94 mph fastball into the left field stands then as he reached home plate, he held up three fingers on one hand and one on the other. To complete the celebration, the two-time NL MVP pretended the tops of his fingers were birthday candles, proceeding to blow them out.

Does Harper's home run sound even better with Spanish announcers singing "Happy Birthday" to him? Judge for yourself. 

Following a second-inning home run by Nick Castellanos, the Phillies have staked Zack Wheeler to an early 3–0 lead. 

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