Nationals' Harper, Papelbon in dugout fight in loss to Phils (Yahoo Sports)

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NL MVP front-runner Bryce Harper and Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon got into a dugout fight a day after Washington was eliminated from playoff contention, tangling in the eighth inning Sunday of a 12-5 loss to last-place Philadelphia. In the ninth, Papelbon gave up Andres Blanco's go-ahead homer as the Phillies scored eight times. As he returned to the dugout, he exchanged words with Papelbon, who was acquired from Philadelphia in July to help with a possible postseason push.




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