Amid Harper's absence from Friday's lineup, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced an update.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hit a first-inning home run in his return to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo makes unfortunate MLB history after being the first pitcher in two starts to give up 20 earned runs in less than six innings pitched.

"There's something obvious that we're missing when the first 11 starts are lights-out and then the next two are 20 earned runs," he said.

Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo had an atrocious outing last time out. He was basically just as bad Thursday and the result is the worst back-to-back stat line in MLB history. On

The Pirates are 1-3 over their last four games and coming off a series loss to the Astros. However, Pittsburgh has won four of the last five with Falter pitching. The Phillies are 1-6 in the past seven games and lost the past two series ahead of the Keystone State rivalry.

As the favorite, the Phillies (-148 moneyline odds to win) visit the Pirates (+124). The Philadelphia Phillies will give the start to Joe Ross (2-1, 4.34 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season,