Bryce Harper

WATCH: Giants, Nationals brawl after Bryce Harper charges mound

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Sports Illustrated, Stanley Kay/Sports Illustrated

Benches cleared during Monday's Giants–Nationals game after Hunter Strickland nailed Bryce Harper with a pitch. 

The brawl occurred in the top of the eighth inning with the Nationals leading 2–0 at AT&T Park. Strickland hit Harper in the leg, and Harper proceeded to charge the mound. 

The players exchanged punches as both benches raced to the mound, turning the incident into a brawl. 

Here's a look at the video: 

The Nationals went on to score a third run in the eighth inning, extending their lead to 3–0. 

Harper is hitting .331 this season with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs. 

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