I imagine the next time a lefty is brought in to face Harper the conversation between him and Thompson will go like this:
I'm putting in a right-handed batter to hit for you.
What? You're pinch-hitting for me?!
Yes. You see you're a left-hander
and so is the pitcher.
I'm putting in a right-handed batter to hit for you.
What? You're pinch-hitting for me?!
Yes. You see you're a left-hander
and so is the pitcher.