Undrafted Otto Kemp sparks rally in First Phillies home game
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The Philadelphia Phillies' roster move of bringing up Keaton Anthony to Triple-A could be bad news for Bryce Harper, as the move is likely a long-term one in Triple-A.
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SB Nation on MSNOtto Eroticism: Phillies 4, Cubs 3The Phillies utilized a little small ball to finally end their five-game losing streak by walking off the Cubs in 11 innings by a final score of 4-3. Otto Kemp collected three hits, including his first MLB knock and the second of a pair of bunt singles in the 11th to load the bases.
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After snapping a five-game skid, Manager Rob Thomson reflects on the Philadelphia Phillies’ resilience, with Otto Kemp’s first MLB hit playing a pivotal role in their thrilling walk-off victory against the Chicago Cubs.
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Jesús Luzardo returned to form and Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos contributed three of the Phillies’ five extra-base hits in a 7-2 win over the Cubs that the team can only hope revived an offense that’s been punchless this month.
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Sporting News on MSNPhillies' Otto Kemp makes history not seen since 1913 that also involved ‘a sumptuous gambling casino'Otto Kemp broke a century-long drought for the Philadelphia Phillies. It had been a really, really long time since any Phillies player named Otto had recorded a hit. The Athletic's Matt Gelb clued us in on the history on Monday night.
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Besides, once it came, Kemp’s head spun. There were phone calls (first up: his parents in California) and travel arrangements to make. His wife, Lily, and their dog piled in the car at 5:30 a.m. and drove to Pittsburgh from Charlotte, N.C., where the Phillies’ triple-A club was playing; Kemp hopped a 90-minute flight.