Harper gets stitches, doesn’t have concussion


Medical personnel look after an injured Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) after he collided with the scoreboard during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper received 11 stitches after crashing into the fence during Monday night’s game, but didn’t suffer a concussion, agent Scott Boras told the Washington Post.

Harper had a gash under his chin and on his neck, and also jammed his shoulder when he smashed into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium in pursuit of a drive by A.J. Ellis. He is still scheduled to receive X-rays on Tuesday.