SHIT: Bryce Harper Exits Game After Being Crushed In The Elbow With A Pitch

No, God. Not Bryce. Take my elbow/left arm/life instead. Hopefully this isn't shades of Bryce getting knocked out for awhile after getting gassed on the hand by Snell two years ago, but we'll see. He's in a lot of freakin' pain here. A Bryce-less Fightins is for sure NOT what the Phillies at any point in the playoffs. Hopefully the X-Rays and Karma come back all good, but regardless of the results, Bryce might wanna take that 10-day IL vacation and rest for the playoffs. Seriously. 

Look, the man is a warrior. You know it. I know it. The world knows it. Bryce is one tough SOB who plays the game God Cholly intended. It's not Old School, it's Good School. He plays hurt and tough almost 100% of the time. And Bryce is already beaten the hell up, as seen last night late in the game: 

Not to mention the MV3 hasn't went yam since August 9th - 20+ games ago. That's not a healthy Bryce. Not one bit. So hopefully this little nip on the bow is simply that and it's really a blessing in disguise. Take your time, Bryce. Please. Schwarber and the hopeful continuation of Hoagiefest should cover all the runs in your absence. Kidding but possibly not kidding after he went yard today AGAIN after last evening's incredible 5-6, 3 bomb performance. 

Be well, Bryce. For all of us. The Hunt For Red October is officially on sight. 

PS - Ruben Amaro, Jr. and Whit Merrifield with all the correct points here. Between all the Tommy John's and erratic location of pitches, something's gonna give sooner than later.