CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-7, on Sunday at BayCare Ballpark, falling to 5-9 (with two ties) in Grapefruit League play.
What happened
First baseman Spencer Torkelson secured his spot on the Opening Day roster Saturday, and one day later, he demolished an 11th-pitch fastball from Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola for a solo home run in the second inning.
During the at-bat, Torkelson fouled off six pitches. He faced curveballs, fastballs and changeups from Nola, who completed his four spring training starts with a 5.65 ERA, one walk and 20 strikeouts in 14u2153 innings.