Tigers overpower Phillies 10-2 in Cincinnati matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Detroit Tigers emerged dominant against the Philadelphia Phillies, claiming a 10-2 victory on July 8, 2026. Derek Hill opened the scoring for the Tigers with a home run in the third inning before Kevin McGonigle's two-run homer put them ahead. The Phillies managed to pull even briefly, but a disastrous sixth inning saw reliever Tim Mayza allow five runs, contributing significantly to the loss. The Tigers capped the game with late home runs from Colt Keith and Spencer Torkelson. The match took place in Cincinnati, and the two teams are set for another confrontation soon.
- •Tigers score five runs in sixth inning, leading to a decisive win.
- •Kevin McGonigle hits a two-run homer against his childhood team.
- •Tim Mayza's poor performance ties his career high for runs allowed.
- •Colt Keith and Spencer Torkelson add late home runs for the Tigers.
- •Next game features Cristopher Sanchez vs. Casey Mize for the Phillies.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Can’t get no relief: Tigers 10, Phillies 2
"Offense wasn’t much better, if we’re being fair.
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