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Bryce Harper is a home run-hitting machine right now

By KIRA TERRY REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
May 6, 2015 - 12:24 pm
 
May 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches his third home run of the day leave the park against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)
May 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) is congratulated by first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)
May 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrates in the dugout after hitting his third home run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)
May 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches his third home run of the day leave the park against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)

Bryce Harper is basically on fire right now.

The Washington Nationals’ right fielder hit three home runs today by the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park.

The three home runs in a game are a first for Harper. The Las Vegan has five home runs this season and 60 in his MLB career.

Harper finished the game with the three home runs and five RBIs.

The Nationals beat the Marlins 7-5.

Check out videos of the home runs below.

Contact Kira Terry at kterry@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @kiraterry

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