The Philadelphia Phillies manager didn't have much to say as his pitcher gave up all the home runs in a spring training game against the Tigers.
Rob Thomson found himself in an awkward spot Wednesday, participating in an in-game interview with ESPN as Jesus Luzardo allowed home runs on three consecutive pitches.
Zack Wheeler didn't look so good in his most recent start, the Phillies still have some lineup issues, and that bullpen — is it really going to be better in 2025 after it blew it against the Mets in October and lost two All-Stars?
"Just trying to get the kinks out,” the left-hander said after the Grapefruit League loss in Lakeland, Fla. Luzardo allowed six runs in two innings.
He emerged from this offseason with a feeling — and an idea. "I want the hitter to think ... now he's got two more pitches. What's coming?’"
Phillies manager Rob Thomson happened to be live on air when his newest starting pitcher got shelled in a spring training game.
Despite the lack of velocity, Suárez’s command was sharp, as he struck out two batters and induced three groundouts over two innings.