Phillies slugger Bryce Harper did a soccer-style knee slide by Philadelphia’s dugout after homering over the New York Mets’ bullpen in right field during the fourth inning at London Stadium.

It wasn’t the only soccer reference on the day. Whit Merrifield’s three-run homer in the fourth inning extended the lead to 5-2, his third home run of the season.

LONDON — Bryce Harper celebrated with a soccer slide after his tying home run, Ranger Suárez became the season’s first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 ...

It was a soccer-style slide on the temporary field turf at London Stadium, which made it look like Harper had scored a goal and not hit a home run. Bryce Harper with the celly 😂 pic.twitter.com ...

The Phillies slugger celebrated with a soccer-style knee slide by the Philadelphia dugout at London Stadium, home of the Premier League club West Ham. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane would be proud.

The Phillies slugger celebrated with a soccer-style knee slide by the Philadelphia dugout at London Stadium, home of the Premier League club West Ham. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane would be proud.

The Phillies slugger celebrated with a soccer-style knee slide by the Philadelphia dugout at London Stadium, home of the Premier League club West Ham. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane would be proud.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper did a soccer-style knee slide by Philadelphia’s dugout after homering over the New York Mets’ bullpen in right field during the fourth inning at London Stadium.