Harper hits go-ahead 3-run HR in 8th, Nats beat Phils 3-0 (Yahoo Sports)

Bryce Harper hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Harper struck out in each of his first three plate appearances, all against Philadelphia starter Jerad Eickhoff. Nationals ace Max Scherzer gave up four hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings, and struck out eight to increase his NL lead to 251.