There were first-inning fireworks at Citizens Bank Park, even though the storybook scenario of Bryce Harper doing damage in his first plate appearance didn't come to fruition.
New Phillie Andrew McCutchen, leading off, hit a solo home run on a 2-0 count that caused a roar not heard at Citizens Bank Park in years. It provided Aaron Nola his first run of support of the season following Nola's 1-2-3 top of the first.
Sometimes what the first batter does is an indication of how the season will go.
THAT'LL DO. pic.twitter.com/XrLgmqSn0G— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 28, 2019
Two batters later, Harper grounded out to first base on a 2-1 count.
It's a thunderous ovation for Bryce Harper before his first at-bat in Philadelphia! pic.twitter.com/8aG306iRKK— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 28, 2019
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