Bryce Harper, Phillies Hailed by Fans as 'Scorching Hot' in NLCS G1 Win vs. D-Backs

If everyone could have a birthday as good as Bryce Harper's the world would be a better place.

Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their red-hot streak to kick off the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-3 win at Citizen's Bank Park.

The reigning NLCS MVP got his defense off to a great start as he was all over Arizona ace Zac Gallen, who gave up three home runs on the night, including one to Harper in the first inning.

The fireworks started early in Philadelphia as Kyle Schwarber hit a lead-off homer to start the game and Harper followed suit just two at-bats later to send the home crowd into delirium.

And to top things off—on his 31st-birthday—Harper blew out the "candles" as he crossed home plate following the homer in what is one of the iconic celebrations of the postseason thus far. He ended his birthday celebration going 2-for-3, with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored.

Nick Castellanos also kept up his hot streak and hit a homer of his own off Gallen in the second inning, making history in the process. He joined Reggie Jackson as the only other player to hit five homers in a three-game span in postseason history.

It couldn't have been a better night for the Phillies, who are looking to return to the World Series for a second-consecutive season.

And baseball fans couldn't stop praising their scorching offense.

Harper and the Phillies will look to stay hot and try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Tuesday night. They will have Aaron Nola on the mound taking on the Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly.