Bryce Harper Adorablely Reunites Crying Boy With His Brothers Before Taking Heartwarming Selfie
- Harper saw a crying seven-year-old before reuniting him with his brothers
- The seven-time All-Star then put on a show as the Phillies won 9-6 on Saturday
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Bryce Harper’s talents extend far beyond the diamond, as was discovered Saturday night by a grateful Phillies family.
Prior to Philadelphia’s game against Kansas City, seven-year-old Phillies fan, Caleb, had become separated from his brothers while trying to take photos with the hometown players.
Seeing the distressed Caleb, Harper stepped into father mode and comforted the young boy, sitting with him before reuniting Caleb and his two brothers, according to NBC Sports Philly reporter Taryn Hatcher.
Plus, Harper posed for a photo with the boys, giving them a fairytale start to their day.
Harper thrilled the trio over the next several hours by hitting a home run and going 3-for-4.
Bryce Harper was on hand to help seven-year-old Caleb after losing his two brothers
The seven-time All-Star reunited Caleb (C) with his brothers before the Phillies won 9-6 vs. KC
The Phillies scored six unanswered runs to overcome the Royals 9-6 on Saturday.
Harper has two children of his own. He has a son and a daughter with wife, Kayla Varner.
Philadelphia then followed with a second straight win vs. KC and won Sunday’s game 8-4.
As of this writing, the Phillies are second in the NL East 61-51, nine wins behind the Braves.
Harper and Co. waiting for a seven-game home stretch, starting with a three-game series against the struggling Nationals and another three games against the Twins.