Bryce Harper

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Bryce Harper collides with Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis to score for the Nationals on Saturday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Bryce Harper walks back to the dugout after striking out to open the ninth inning on Wednesday night. Harper was one of four starting position players who went hitless in the Nationals' 4-1 loss to the Brewers. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper, 20, acknowledges the hometown fans after hitting a home run Monday in his first at-bat following a 31-game stint on the disabled list. (Associated Press)

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Denard Span, right, celebrates with Bryce Harper after scoring in the Nationals' win over the Brewers on Monday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Bryce Harper takes a curtain call at Nationals Park after homering in his first at-bat back following a 31-game stay on the disabled list. The Nationals beat the Brewers 10-5. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper carries his bat to batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park Monday, July 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)