Bryce Harper wins NL MVP award for second time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper won the National League MVP for the second time in his career, it was announced Wednesday on MLB Network.

Harper received 17 first-place votes and 348 points in balloting by 30 Baseball Writers Association of America voters. He outdistanced Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (six first-place votes, 274 points) and San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (two firs