Max Kepler at the plate in an untelevised baseball game
The Phillies' first spring training game of 2025 was not televised.
That's inexcusable.
Let the games begin! pic.twitter.com/zwRuF8Dbwr
But sources confirm that baseball did indeed take place on Saturday in Lakeland, FL.
Scott Franzke and Kevin Stocker provided audio on SportsRadio 94 WIP, Buddy Kennedy hit a two-run home run, and new Phillies outfielder Max Kepler added a two-run single as the Phils lost to the Detroit Tigers, 7-6.
The Phils did post some clips from the game on social media. Here's the Kepler single:
Allow Max Kepler to introduce himself 👏 pic.twitter.com/uD5MJfx20S
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 22, 2025
And here's the Buddy Kennedy HR:
Woah there, Buddy!! pic.twitter.com/VOUfuj6t6q
Minor league catcher Josh Breaux hit a home run for the Phillies as well. You'll just have to picture him using this bat to hit a ball over the right-center field wall at Joker Marchant Stadium.
© Nathan Ray Seebeck | 2025 Feb 20Among Phillies regulars who played in the game:
- Johan Rojas lined an RBI single to right field;
- Bryson Stott walked twice and scored a run; and
- Alec Bohm singled.
Phils pitching blew a 6-1 sixth-inning lead.
Sunday's Phillies game against the Orioles will be televised by NBC Sports Philadelphia. First pitch from Clearwater is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.
