Besides, once it came, Kemp’s head spun. There were phone calls (first up: his parents in California) and travel arrangements to make. His wife, Lily, and their dog piled in the car at 5:30 a.m. and drove to Pittsburgh from Charlotte, N.C., where the Phillies’ triple-A club was playing; Kemp hopped a 90-minute flight.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday that they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list.

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The Pirates are 1-3 over their last four games and coming off a series loss to the Astros. However, Pittsburgh has won four of the last five with Falter pitching. The Phillies are 1-6 in the past seven games and lost the past two series ahead of the Keystone State rivalry.