The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park on August 1, 2025. The Phillies improved their record to 61-47, while the Tigers now stand at 64-46. Orion Kerkering took the win for the Phillies, improving his season record to 5-4 with a 2.72 ERA.

Philadelphia rallied with a strong performance in the seventh and eighth innings. Key contributions came from Bryson Stott, who drove in two runs, and Otto Kemp, who added an RBI and two hits. Despite a home run from Gabriel Torres for the Tigers, the Phillies’ late-game surge secured their victory.

The game started with the Tigers scoring three runs in the third inning. Torres hit a home run, bringing in three runs. The Phillies remained scoreless through the first six innings. In the seventh inning, the Phillies scored three runs to tie the game. Kemp’s double and Stott’s sacrifice fly brought in the runs. In the eighth, the Phillies added two more runs, taking the lead with contributions from Turner and Schwarber. The Tigers managed one run in the eighth but couldn’t catch the Phillies, who won 5-4.

Geraldo Torres stood out for the Tigers with a strong performance at the plate. He hit a home run and drove in three of the team’s four runs. Wilkin Pérez also contributed with a home run and one RBI, helping the Tigers stay competitive.

For the Phillies, Orlando Kemp was a key player with two hits, two runs, and one RBI. Bryson Stott also made an impact with a two-RBI performance. These contributions were crucial in the Phillies’ win.

Orion Kerkering earned the win for the Phillies, pitching one inning and allowing one run. Brenan Hanifee took the loss for the Tigers, giving up two runs in just two-thirds of an inning. Ranger Suárez also pitched well for the Phillies, striking out five over seven innings.

What’s Next

The Phillies’ win over the Tigers puts them at a 61-47 record. This keeps them in 2nd place in the East Division. They are chasing the division leader and every win matters as the season progresses. The Tigers, now with a 64-46 record, remain in 1st place in the Central Division. This close loss doesn’t change their division standing, but they will need to keep performing to hold onto their lead. The teams have not played enough games against each other this season to establish a clear head-to-head advantage.

The Detroit Tigers will continue their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Their next game is on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 4:05 PM. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Phillies also face the Tigers in their upcoming game. This game is part of the ongoing series between the two teams. They will meet again on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 4:05 PM at Citizens Bank Park.

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