WASHINGTON -- Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper, the person pegged as the LeBron James of baseball, hit his first Major League home run on Monday night against the Padres.
The Nationals were leading, 3-1, in the third inning when the 19-year-old Harper hit a 2-1 pitch from right-hander Tim Stauffer over the center-field wall to give Washington a three-run lead.
After touching home plate, Harper, playing his 15th game, was given a curtain call and acknowledged the fans by stepping out of the dugout.
Harper's first career homer
Harper entered Monday hitting .231 with three RBIs.
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