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Jun 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Otto Kemp (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run agianst the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Ross
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Otto Kemp went undrafted out of Point Loma Nazarene University in California. He signed a free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022 and improbably made the major leagues just three years later.
Bryce Harper's injury has sidelined him. This gives Otto Kemp a chance to shine for the Philadelphia Phillies. Kemp, recently promoted, will play first base. Alec Bohm will return to third base. Kemp's performance will be closely watched.
Kemp had been waiting a while. A lifetime for his major-league debut, Saturday in Pittsburgh. Perhaps just as long to lay down a good bunt.
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Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.
Otto Kemp, an undrafted rookie, made a stunning MLB debut, driving the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in extra innings.