Arlington Firefighters Pose With Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Nationals dashed the playoff hopes of the Philadelphia Phillies here in D.C. Tuesday night, and Arlington firefighters spotted the man who left the Nats for Philly during the offseason just hanging around.

Bryce Harper appeared in good spirits as he posed with a couple members of the Arlington County Fire Department.

"In Arlington, you'll never know who you will run into on the street," the department said in a Wednesday morning tweet. "Firefighters from A-shift handled a stuck elevator call and happened to recognize
@bryceharper3, who happily posed for a pic. Bryce- Sorry about the loss, but thanks for being a good sport!!"

In Arlington, you'll never know who you will run into on the street. Firefighters from A-shift handled a stuck elevator call and happened to recognize @bryceharper3, who happily posed for a pic. Bryce- Sorry about the loss, but thanks for being a good sport!! @Phillies @Nationals pic.twitter.com/rcEstnv4RH
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) September 25, 2019

During the offseason, Harper signed a blockbuster 13-year, $330 million deal with the Phillies, long rumored to be the front runner for the free agent all-star outfielder.

The signing ended Harper's seven-year career with the Washington Nationals, during which he hit 184 home runs and won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 2015.