Phillies vs Tigers: did Otto Kemp’s home run answer Detroit’s 7-run first inning at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium?

The Philadelphia Phillies moved to 8-14 after a 13-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who went to 8-12, at 1:06 PM EDT.

First inning

The Tigers set the tone with 7 runs on 6 hits in the opening inning, and the Phils starter line reflected that damage with 10 earned runs allowed and 4 walks.

Second inning

The Phillies responded with 3 runs on 2 hits in the second inning as part of an 8-hit afternoon that included 2 home runs, framing an early Phillies vs Tigers match summary for fans tracking the comeback attempt.

Third inning

Detroit kept control by adding 3 runs on 2 hits in the third inning, pushing its hit total toward 13 while the Phillies pitching line carried 9 walks and 1 hit batter.

Fourth inning

Both teams posted 0 runs in the fourth inning, and the Phillies defense stayed at 1 error while Detroit finished error-free.

Fifth inning

The Tigers added 1 run in the fifth inning, and the Phillies managed 1 hit in the frame while leaving runners aboard as part of 7 left on base.

Sixth inning

The Fightin' Phils produced their second surge with 3 runs on 3 hits in the sixth inning, and Otto Kemp’s previous-game line of 1 home run and 3 runs batted in remained a relevant power note in Phillies vs Tigers highlights tied to the club’s early spring power output.

Seventh inning

The Phillies put 2 hits on the board in the seventh inning but scored 0 runs, a sequence that fit the Phillies line of 2 walks against a Detroit staff that held the frame.

Eighth inning

Detroit tacked on 1 run on 1 hit in the eighth inning, and the Phillies offense went scoreless as the Tigers reached 13 runs on 13 hits in this Phillies vs Tigers scoreline review snapshot.

Ninth inning

The Phillies were held to 0 runs in the ninth inning as the game closed after 2:39 with an attendance of 7664, and Phillies post-game interviews were set against a pitching summary that showed 12 earned runs allowed and 8 strikeouts.

The Phillies are scheduled to host the Twins on 3/17/2026 at 1:05 PM EDT at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, and the broadcast is listed on NBCS-PH+. Share this article with other Phillies fans following the spring results and the next matchup.