Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants.

As they slide into the second half of a make-or-break season, the Phillies recently faced a disturbing question: Who’s hurting them more, injured slugger Bryce Harper or eccentric closer Jordan Romano?

Bryce Harper hits a solo home run to left field, increasing the Phillies' lead with a score of 2-0 in the top of the 4th inning

The Phillies are first in the NL East without much from Harper. Monday, despite another loss at Oracle Park, offered some positive signs.