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Published on May 02, 2024
Phillies' Bryce Harper Celebrates Home Run in Fatherhood with Newborn Daughter Kamryn RaySource: Johnmaxmena2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Philadelphia Phillies heavy-hitter Bryce Harper is now a father of three. Harper and his wife, Kayla, introduced their latest team member, Kamryn Ray Harper, to their lineup, as confirmed in a post on Kayla's Instagram feed. The baby girl swung into the world at a cozy 6 pounds, 11 ounces on April 22, the same day the Phillies placed Harper on paternity leave, FOX29 reports.

While Harper may have stepped up to the plate of fatherhood once again, he hasn't missed a beat professionally, scoring five hits and three runs across seven games since his return. Knocking it out of the park with a home run in his first game back after paternity leave, Harper's performance has been nothing less than clutch. Kamryn's arrival completes a trifecta for the Harpers, joining big brother Krew and older sister Brooklyn, as mentioned by CBS News.

The Phillies have been riding a wave of victories recently, adding a seven-win tally to their last 10 games, which included a clean sweep in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. With a roster bolstered by Harper's renewed vigor, the team looks to maintain momentum. Sportskeeda noted the team's success and the sweet snapshot shared by the Harper family dubbing little Kamryn their "slice of heaven."

Next up for the Philadelphia outfit is a six-game homestand at Citizens Bank Park against the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays, following a well-earned day off. The team's spirit seems as high as Harper's batting average, with the Phillies looking to capitalize on their home-field advantage and keep their wins column growing, as they play in front of a crowd that's sure to be as enthusiastic about the game as Harper is about his growing family.