Bryce Harper Helps Promote Baseball in London

LONDON Bryce Harper experienced something special in London on Thursday that he doesnt often get to do back home.

He was able to walk the streets without drawing a crowd.

"Its been great to just walk around and be, you know, another person out there," Harper said on Friday afternoon at London Stadium.

Harper and the Phillies are in town for the 2024 London Series, which features a matchup between the Phillies and Mets this weekend. The team has been making the most of their time in the city. On Thursday night, they hosted a team event at the Tower of London https://www.philliesplayerfanstore.com/richie_ashburn_jersey-29. Earlier in the day, Bryson Stott took Kyle Schwarber on a London tour, and they remained low-key until they bumped into the Phillie Phanatic near Buckingham Palace. Phillies manager Rob Thomson, along with coaches and other team officials, visited Passyunk Avenue, a Philly-themed dive bar near the London Eye.

As for Ranger Surez, he had a quieter day. "I slept most of the day," he said.

Harper, on the other hand, spent some time at the world-famous Borough Market, a short walk from Tower Bridge. "I went to the market," he said. "There were a bunch of vendors, so I tried a lot of different foods https://www.philliesplayerfanstore.com/jesus_luzardo_jersey-278. I love food, so it was fun to pick and choose what I wanted. I definitely picked a lot of stuff. "

While baseball isnt as well-known in London, MLBs presence is aimed at expanding the sport internationally. With this being the third MLB event in London, who better to help grow the game than one of baseballs brightest stars?

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