Harper Has Quiet Spring Debut For Nationals

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By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper made his much anticipated Spring Training debut in a 9-3 victory over the Mets on Monday afternoon and struck out in his two at-bats of the game.

It was Harper's first professional game since he played in the Arizona Fall League, where he hit .343 with a home run and seven RBIs in nine games for the Scottsdale Scorpions.

Harper entered the game against the Mets in the fifth inning as a pinch-runner for designated hitter Matt Stairs, who singled to right field to drive in Ian Desmond. Harper was able to get as far as second base before the inning ended. CONTINUE....