WASHINGTON (AP) — The jeers greeted the announcement of Bryce Harper’s name during pregame introductions at Nationals Park on Thursday. And when he stepped to the plate in the top of the first inning. Again in the fourth.

The Philadelphia Phillies started their season on a high note with a victory over the Washington Nationals, but Bryce Harper once again found himself the target of a cold reception from some of his former team’s fans.

It's been seven years since two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper suited up for the Washington Nationals. But some fans in Washington clearly still harbor some resentment towards the now-Philadelphia Phillies slugger,