Spencer Strider Relieved by Bryce Harper Injury Update
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SB Nation on MSNBraves News: Shutout in Philly, Spencer Strider improving, and moreThe Braves look to even things up tonight in Philly behind AJ Smith-Shawver. Here’s everything you need to know in case you missed the recent series with the San Diego Padres.
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Total Pro Sports on MSN“Spencer Strider Is A Dirty Player”; “No Brace?” – Bryce Harper’s Injury Sparks Heated Debate Among MLB FansBryce Harper was forced to exit the game against the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the first inning after being hit by a pitch. Harper got drilled on his surgically repaired right elbow by a 95-mph fastball from Braves ace Spencer Strider.
Strider (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and four walks over 4.2 innings as Atlanta was downed 2-0 by the Phillies. He struck out seven.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson, who scored the lone goal in his side's 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Wednesday's Europa League final, said that lifting the trophy erased the disappointment of an otherwise dismal season.
Spencer Strider will spend the next few weeks getting a better feel for how patient he can be. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself in every way,” Strider said. “I’m not trying to get back \[immediately\].
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Once known for his elite fastball, Spencer Strider is struggling to regain velocity and effectiveness post-surgery
During pregame introductions at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans – known for their hostility toward visiting players – reserved their loudest boos for Spencer Strider. The boos became even louder throughout the night because Strider unintentionally hit Phillies star Bryce Harper in the elbow,
Its Tuesday, May 27 and the Braves (25-27) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (34-19) in a key National League East showdown. Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.