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Bryce Harper faces Washington with Phillies, and Nationals fans let him have it, but Harper answers

Now Bryce Harper knows what Jayson Werth felt like.

Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper runs into the Phillies dugout after the first-inning against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Washington D.C.
Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper runs into the Phillies dugout after the first-inning against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Washington D.C.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

Bryce Harper got the Jayson Werth treatment in his return to Nationals Park, but he laughed last Tuesday.

The new Phillies star ventured to his former home stadium for the first time as a Phillie on Tuesday and was showered with boos by the time he planted his feet into the on-deck circle.

Nats pitcher Max Scherzer struck Harper out in the first inning, much to the fans’ liking.

The Nationals’ Twitter account got its shot in, too:

But Harper and the Phillies fans in attendance got the last laugh. He proceeded to hit an RBI single, a double, and a home run in the Phillies’ 8-2 win.

Before the home run, Harper recognized the group of Phillies fans in right field, who were a part of “MVP” and “We got Harper” chants. The Phillies had some fun with that:

Don’t forget the bat flip:

There was no shortage of interesting signs brought to the ballpark by the Nats fans, including one of Harper’s face superimposed onto Benedict Arnold’s body. The photo was originally posted by D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser, but has since been deleted.

Then, there was the group with shirts spelling out “traitor," staying on theme:

Then there was the sign about former Phillies closer and receiver of Bryce Harper’s —and Phillies fans’ wrath Jonathan Papelbon. Not to mention shots at Harper for taking the money.