Bryce Harper calls out heckling Nationals fans: 'It's just not right'

Alyssa Sconzo

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Bryce Harper called out Nationals fans Wednesday night, saying they crossed a line while heckling him.

In the eighth inning of the Phillies-Nationals game, Harper was seen pointing at the back of his jersey and waving off the words being yelled at him from fans sitting in right field. 

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After Philadelphia's 5-2 loss to the Nationals, Harper wouldn't elaborate on what was said, but did mention to media that the nature of the heckling was "just not right."

“They were fine all game, talking about myself and things like that. I get it everywhere I go. That’s nothing new. But the last two innings, it’s just not right. It’s not right.”

The 26-year-old slugger said he couldn't wait to return to Philadelphia and the fans there. 

“Like I said the whole time, I’ve got 60,000 fans up in Philly that appreciate me as a player, appreciate me as an individual and my family as well,” he said. “I owe a lot to those people up there in Philly because they show up for me every single night and they’re there to cheer us on and boo us and keep us going as a team and as individuals as well. I’m looking forward to the next 12 years. Can’t wait.”

Harper's wife, Kayla, sent a tweet Thursday morning that insinuated that fans had involved Harper's family and month-old son:

According to his wife, the comments made by Nationals fans have gone on all season. 

The Harpers welcomed their first child, Krew, on Aug. 22. 

The six-time All-Star is in the first season of his 13-year, $330 million deal with the Phillies, after spending the first seven seasons of his career in Washington.

The Phillies were eliminated from playoff contention on Tuesday after dropping both games of a double-header against Harper's old team.

With four games left, Philadelphia is .500 on the season and have lost its last five games. 

 

Alyssa Sconzo