Phillies' Bryce Harper Charges Rockies Dugout, Sparking Bench-Clearing Altercation and Ejections
- Harper responded angrily after Rockies reliever Jake Bird appeared to trash talk towards the Phillies dugout.
- Harper charged at the Rockies dugout, causing both teams' benches and bullpens to clear, though no punches were thrown.
- Harper and Bird were ejected from the game for their roles in the altercation.
- The Rockies went on to win the game 4-0.
- Harper recently returned from Tommy John surgery and was hitting .361 before the game.