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.

Harper plans to play Tuesday in Toronto as the Phillies will try to end a four-game losing streak. Here are a few takeaways as they begin a six-game road trip.

Bryce Harper is returning to the Philadelphia lineup Tuesday night when the club plays north of the border against the Toronto Blue Jays . Harper, who has missed the last five games after being hit by a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider, is batting third and playing first base.