The Detroit Tigers delivered a bludgeoning to a collection of Philadelphia Phillies pitchers on Wednesday. They mashed five home runs and a combined 17 hits to smash Philly by a 17-7 margin. Reese Olson continued his strong start to the spring while Matt Manning looks pretty close to the cutline.
Olson’s 2024 season ended on a sour note after shoulder trouble cost him most of the second half. He struggled in the postseason, and clearly has returned to action this year with a bit of chip on his shoulder. His velocity has been up, and his dynamite slider-changeup combination have looked outstanding in the early going.