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Bryce Harper will take part in Home Run Derby if he’s an all-star

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits an RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster / AP)
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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits an RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster / AP)

WASHINGTON – Slugger Bryce Harper will participate in the Home Run Derby if he makes the National League All-Star team.

The All-Star Game will be held July 17 at Nationals Park.

The 25-year-old Harper is second in the voting among National League outfielders behind Nick Markakis of the Braves. The top three in the voting will be starters.

Despite being in a slump that has dropped his average to .213, Harper entered play Friday leading the National League in home runs (19) and walks (55), and stood 10th in RBIs (45).

Harper last participated in the derby in 2013 at Citi Field in New York.