Detroit Tigers Dominate Phillies with Back-to-Back-to-Back Home Runs in Spring Training
Jesús Luzardo allows three consecutive homers in a six-run second inning as Tigers cruise to a 17-7 victory.
- Detroit Tigers' Jahmai Jones, Andy Ibáñez, and Gleyber Torres hit consecutive home runs off Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo in the second inning, including a grand slam by Jones.
- The Tigers scored six runs in both the second and third innings, totaling 17 hits in the game, with Tomas Nido contributing two two-run homers later in the game.
- Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo struggled in his second spring training outing, allowing six earned runs on six hits over two innings while working on his changeup.
- Phillies manager Rob Thomson was interviewed live during Luzardo's three consecutive home runs, leading to an awkward moment on the ESPN broadcast.
- Despite the loss, Phillies players Buddy Kennedy and Johan Rojas stood out with home runs, while the team highlighted positives like strong defensive plays and good at-bats from several players.