Bryce Harper wins NLCS MVP

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series after his team eliminated the San Diego Padres in Game 5 on Sunday.

The two-time NL MVP went 8-for-20 with two home runs, three doubles, 17 total bases, and five RBIs in the series.

Harper also hit the decisive homer in Game 5 that ultimately ended San Diego's season.

The 30-year-old is having a terrific postseason. He enters the World Series hitting .419/.444/.907 with five homers, six doubles, 11 RBIs, 18 hits, and 10 runs scored in 11 playoff games.