Phillies’ Otto Kemp Coming Into His Own in Alec Bohm’s Absence

Phillies’ Otto Kemp coming into his own in Alec Bohm’s absence

PHILADELPHIA — Otto Kemp’s rookie season has more or less played out in three phases. The third baseman got his first callup on June 7 and performed fairly well, hitting .247 over 98 plate appearances until the All-Star break. That’s when Alec Bohm went on the injured list, a Yu Darvish pitch fracturing his rib on July 12. Kemp stepped into the everyday job for the month that Bohm out and struggled, hitting .196 in 19 games. When Bohm came back,…

MLB Highlights: Phillies 6, Mets 4

Otto Kemp hit a two-run shot, Jesús Luzardo punched out 10 batters in eight innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies handled the New York Mets 6-4.

Phillies 6 - Mets 4 (9/11/2025): Kemp's Homer and 3 RBIs Seal Win

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Recap: Phillies secure a 6-4 win, improving to 86-60, while the Mets drop to 76-70 in the East standings.