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Harper returns 160 days after surgery as fastest ever, but struggles in debut as Phillies lose

  • Bryce Harper returned to the Phillies lineup after 160 days following Tommy John surgery, the fastest return on record
  • Harper went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his debut, though his manager said his bat speed was good
  • There are questions about whether Harper returned too soon, though doctors say the timeline was reasonable
  • The Phillies had won seven of their last nine before losing 13-1 to the Dodgers in Harper's return
  • Harper's return is meant to boost a Phillies offense that has struggled and fill in for the injured Rhys Hoskins
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