Bryce Harper injury status: Phillies star dealing with tight hamstring; ‘Never felt anything like this before’ [Video]

The Philadelphia Phillies saw two of their top contributors suffer injuries during the final innings of Thursday’s 7-4 loss against the Miami Marlins (box score) First baseman Bryce Harper, only hours removed from being named an All-Star starter, had his hamstring lock up on him as he ran to first base on the game-ending play; designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, meanwhile, felt groin soreness while making a throw during a rare appearance in the outfield. Both are expected to undergo imaging on Friday before a determination can be made on their short-term statuses.

“If I had something to go back on, I would let you know,” Harper, who claimed he had never experienced a soft-tissue injury before, told the Associated Press. “But I’ve never felt anything like this before.”

Harper, 31, will enter the weekend having hit .303/.399/.582 (175 OPS+) with 20 …