Philadelphia Phillies' star Bryce Harper was ejected in the top of the first inning of a game on May 25, 2024, following a strikeout. The incident sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning the umpire's decision. Harper expressed frustration, suggesting he could have influenced the game's outcome had he not been ejected. Just days later, on May 29, tensions flared again during a game against the San Francisco Giants. Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison threw two high-and-inside pitches to Harper, nearly hitting him. This led to both benches clearing, reminiscent of a similar incident involving Harper seven years prior. Giants hitting coach Pat Burrell was notably involved in the ensuing shoving match.
Benches cleared in the Giants-Phillies game after Bryce Harper took pitches up and in - exactly 7 years to the day after the Harper-Hunter Strickland incident https://t.co/ryqqky14Sj
Bryce Harper sparks bench-clearing dustup with SF Giants exactly 7 years after his last one https://t.co/XH5hzR8am1
The benches cleared in today's Giants-Phillies game after Bryce Harper took exception to some Kyle Harrison pitches https://t.co/ncwBStbDFw
The benches cleared in today's Giants-Phillies game after Bryce Harder took exception to some Kyle Harrison pitches https://t.co/hgUjF1is8Y
Kyle Harrison simply called Bryce Harper's bluff here. https://t.co/cDdoQN3Dx3
WATCH: Bryce Harper takes exception to inside pitches, leading to benches clearing in Phillies-Giants game https://t.co/IxQGsMOZgg
Benches cleared in Phillies/Giants on the 7 year anniversary of the Hunter Strickland/Bryce Harper brawl https://t.co/8nMbouLfvY
The benches and bullpens cleared Wednesday in San Francisco after Kyle Harrison threw high-and-inside twice in a row to Bryce Harper, nearly hitting him with consecutive pitches. https://t.co/MZQBqHQF5C
Benches have cleared in the Phillies-Giants game after Bryce Harper was backed off the plate. 😳 (Via: @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/9DAWT8o4hz
Bryce Harper was upset that Kyle Harrison threw high and inside twice in a row so benches cleared in San Francisco https://t.co/AVPNqekmXM
Benches cleared in the Phillies-Giants game (via @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/XiWFTalden
Benches clear in Giants-Phillies as Kyle Harrison throws up and in on Bryce Harper two times in a row Review showed the second pitch hit Bryce's bat. Both teams were warned. Giants hitting coach Pat Burrell was at the center of the shoving that occurred https://t.co/ugJY4RXBcG
Benches clear in San Francisco during the 4th inning of Phillies-Giants. https://t.co/OobjrNjZBQ
Bryce Harper was not happy after his first-inning strikeout 😬 https://t.co/1Q0zVEp55f
Benches clear in the Phillies-Giants game after Kyle Harrison throws near Bryce Harper's head on consecutive pitches. https://t.co/lJJKQonIX1
Kyle Harrison went up and in on Bryce Harper and Bryce yelled out at him. The very next pitch? WAY up and in and benches cleared as a result https://t.co/RhQ31waPKG
Kyle Harrison buzzed Bryce Harper twice, causing Giants and Phillies benches to clear 😳 https://t.co/Q3BIIymj9N
Umpires are huddling after the benches and bullpens cleared here in San Francisco. It started when Giants starter Kyle Harrison threw up-and-in to Bryce Harper, who hollered at him. The next pitch went to nearly the same spot.
On the seven-year anniversary of the Harper-Strickland brawl, benches once again clear in San Francisco with Harper at the plate following a pair of brushbacks from Kyle Harrison.
Frustrating start to the game for Bryce Harper. (Via: @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/m9I4FEF1g5
Bryce Harper showed some frustration then went into the tunnel. He stayed in the game https://t.co/eTFrDxlU9g
A frustrating first inning for Bryce Harper... 😳 https://t.co/ZjKh5zGXw4
Was the most recent Bryce Harper ejection BS? #FTLive reacts to the ejection and Bryce's post-game comments after the questionable tossing. https://t.co/VzvA24HFMU
Was the most recent Bryce Harper BS? #FTLive reacts to the ejection and Bryce's post-game comments after the questionable tossing. https://t.co/jMhkCGlpNB
Superstar Bryce Harper Getting Ejected In The 1st Inning For NOTHING Is A Crime Against Humanity @SmittyBarstool https://t.co/KkbknyEtrq https://t.co/PYoqly7aG4
Bryce Harper says he 'could've changed game' if not for his early ejection last night. 👀 https://t.co/yJ05qTFo7J https://t.co/cYpLbMU8Uv
Phillies' Bryce Harper ejected after first-inning strikeout https://t.co/6tI9L73oF2
Bryce Harper was ejected earlier for… this? https://t.co/7HjATUyH7h
ICYMI: Bryce Harper was thrown out of the game after the top of the first inning 😑 https://t.co/40l2PnkXsB
Bryce Harper gets ejected in the first inning because the umpire had his feelings hurt What an absolute joke https://t.co/nWwYGq2TjT
Imagine paying to see Bryce Harper for the first time, but an umpire decides to eject him in the first inning for absolutely no reason. https://t.co/Q8byPyvV9O
UMP SHOW?! Bryce Harper was tossed in the first inning.😳 https://t.co/Cs28pT8Ohx
What could Bryce Harper have possibly said to get ejected in the 1st inning? @BarstoolPhilly https://t.co/mkSRUSDIBr
Bryce Harper got ejected in this exchange https://t.co/MVwsgmwdAP
Bryce Harper was ejected in the first inning for this apparently… @BarstoolPhilly https://t.co/ky3ESBGGxc
Bryce Harper was tossed in the first inning. What an absolute joke. https://t.co/ARIr6a793m