What happened: Bryce Harper is advancing to the playoffs following a regular season featuring 28 home runs. He concluded the campaign with 84 runs batted in across 154 games.
Why it matters: His offensive output remains the focal point for Philadelphia as they begin another October run. Harper anchored the middle of the order throughout the year, highlighted by a stretch where he extended an on-base streak to 35 games.
By the numbers: Harper batted .272 with 148 hits, 90 runs scored, a .365 on-base percentage, and a .488 slugging percentage.
What to watch: Philadelphia awaits its opponent for the opening round of the postseason.