Bryce Harper wins NLCS MVP
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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series after his team eliminated the San Diego Padres in Game 5 on Sunday.
Presenting the NLCS MVP, Bryce Harper! 🏆💪 pic.twitter.com/CLKkYmDVFv
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 23, 2022
The two-time NL MVP went 8-for-20 with two home runs, three doubles, 17 total bases, and five RBIs in the series.
Harper also hit the decisive homer in Game 5 that ultimately ended San Diego's season.
The 30-year-old is having a terrific postseason. He enters the World Series hitting .419/.444/.907 with five homers, six doubles, 11 RBIs, 18 hits, and 10 runs scored in 11 playoff games.
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