He still has swelling and is in pain. But it was a lot better than we expected," Rob Thomson said of Harper, who had not yet tried to swing a bat before Thursday's doubleheader.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters that his team didn't retaliate against the Atlanta Braves after Spencer Strider hit Bryce Harper with a pitch Tuesday because he didn't believe it was intentional.

Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper exited his team's Tuesday night game against the Atlanta Braves (PHI 2, ATL 0) after being hit on the right elbow in the first inning by a 95.3 mph fastball from Spencer Strider.