LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-8, on Saturday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, improving to 12-11 in Grapefruit League play.
What happened
Right-hander Julio Teheran made his final start of the regular season. Recently added to the roster and starting rotation, the 30-year-old cruised through three innings. A first inning solo homer by Odubel Herrera was the only damage against him until the fourth frame. Teheran finished with six runs allowed on three hits and three walks, with three strikeouts, in 3u2154 innings. Relievers Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto pitched scoreless innings; they're battling with others for leverage roles in the bullpen.