Tigers Triumph Over Phillies 4-2 in Maeda's Debut

Kenta Maeda's first game with Detroit shows promise despite lower fastball velocity, with the team's offense and bullpen securing the win.

Kenta Maeda's debut with the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies resulted in a 4-2 victory.
Despite concerns over his fastball velocity, Maeda and the Tigers' management are not worried, attributing the lower speed to his limited offseason pitching.
Maeda's performance included two innings pitched, one unearned run allowed on two hits, and two strikeouts.
Home runs by Parker Meadows and Ryan Kreidler in the sixth inning, and Eddys Leonard in the seventh, contributed significantly to the Tigers' win.
The Tigers' bullpen, including standout performances from Alex Faedo and Keider Montero, helped secure the victory.