Washington outfielder Bryce Harper continued to show no problems with his swollen thumb Thursday, finishing 1 for 1 with a sacrifice fly and a stolen base during the Nationals' 5-1 Grapefruit League victory over the Mets.
Harper, who returned to the lineup after resting his sore left thumb Wednesday, has recorded a hit in 10 straight at-bats to push his batting average to a robust .484 during the spring. He has registered a hit in all but five of his 24 games during Grapefruit League play. The 20-year-old is expected to be in the starting lineup for opening day Monday against Miami.