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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.

Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates outfield Oneil Cruz (15) is congratulated by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) after he hit a 3-run home run ]during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2025; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) bats against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images/File Photo
Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo (58) after he hit a home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates outfield Oneil Cruz (15) smiles as he runs around the bases after he hit a 3-run home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • 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.