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Bryce Harper is out of control. The Nationals outfielder hit six home runs in his last three games, but possibly none bigger than the walkoff bomb he dropped on the Braves on Saturday. This guy is on an incredible hot streak. MORE: Harper's 3 homers in 3 at-bats | Logan Morrison showered in trash | Best batting stances As if going yard wasn't sweet enough, Max Scherzer showered the hero in chocolate syrup and it was amazingly sensual. It's like a Bryce sundae. View the original article here

Each night we'll provide you with the nine top story lines from the day's action, beginning with the stars of the day, and look ahead to the next day's matchups. It's safe to say Bryce Harper is on fire. The Nationals outfielder hit six home runs in his last three games, but possibly none bigger than the walkoff bomb he dropped on the Braves Saturday. Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant may have been batting .278 with a .422 OBP and 14 RBIs in his first 20 games. But until Saturday, he'd yet to hit the all-important first career home run. The rookie connected on a three-run shot to left-center for what was likely the first of many for the Cubs' expected star. MORE: Bryant's teammates disappear after rookie's first HR | Harper gets chocolate syrup shower Here are more highlights from Saturday's games: Impact players: C — Jose Lobaton, Nationals: Lobaton was stellar once again, hitting 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. 1B — Edwin Encarnación, Blue Jay...