Phillies star Bryce Harper (elbow) exits vs. Blue Jays

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper departed Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion.

The Phillies said Harper will undergo further evaluation.

Harper was hit on the elbow with a fastball from Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis in the first inning.

Harper stayed in the game until Edmundo Sosa pinch-hit for him in the third inning.

Harper, 31, is batting .282 with 26 homers and 76 RBIs this season.

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