Bryce Harper pulls prank on Phillie Phanatic, then hits two home runs

Joe Rodgers

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It's good to see Bryce Harper is still having fun amid a disappointing season for the Nationals. 

Before Tuesday's matchup with the Phillies, Harper swiped the keys to the Phillie Phanatic's ATV and hid them in the Nats' dugout. Then, to take a page out of Kike Hernandez's playbook, Harper secretly passed the keys between teammates before handing them to a security guard as the jovial mascot pleaded with police. 

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The Phanatic would eventually get his keys back, but the jokes may have loosened Harper up. He proceeded to go 3 for 3 with two homers and four RBIs in a 4-0 win. 

Take a look at the shenanigans. 

Joe Rodgers