Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper went 2 for 3 with a two-run homer and scored twice during a 6-3 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday. He launched his team-leading ninth home run of the season off Reds reliever Alfredo Simon in the fourth inning for his third straight outing with an extra-base hit.
Harper, who marked the one-year anniversary of his big-league promotion Saturday, has driven in 18 runs during the opening month to set the franchise record for most RBI in April. In addition, his RBI total ranks sixth in the National League.
"And if you know him, he probably (thinks) he's having an off-year right now," manager Davey Johnson said of Harper. "He expects lot of himself and that's a good trait."