Better late than never. In a weather-delayed series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Phillies offense got hot late in the game to secure the 8-4 win on Friday night. They scored four runs in the seventh inning and three runs in the eighth.

The Phillies scored four runs in the seventh inning when six consecutive batters — including Harper — reached base against three relievers. Only one — Trea Turner — had a hit. The others all reached base via a walk or a hit by pitch and three of the four runs scored without a ball being put in play.

Along the way, star first baseman Bryce Harper reached a major individual milestone, but after the game, he made it clear that he had no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. Harper enjoyed another strong night at the plate for Philadelphia,

Bryce Harper reached 1,000 RBIs and was part of a wild seventh-inning rally on a night when the Phillies broadcast honored their "gone but never forgotten" scoreboard.

The 32-year-old is a two-time National League MVP, NLCS MVP, Home Run Derby champion, eight-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger.

Bryce Aron Max Harper is looking to bounce back after a hitless showing in his most recent game (0 for 3). His Philadelphia Phillies face Andrew Heaney and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at 6:45 ...