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.

The Phillies utilized a little small ball to finally end their five-game losing streak by walking off the Cubs in 11 innings by a final score of 4-3. Otto Kemp collected three hits, including his first MLB knock and the second of a pair of bunt singles in the 11th to load the bases.

After snapping a five-game skid, Manager Rob Thomson reflects on the Philadelphia Phillies’ resilience, with Otto Kemp’s first MLB hit playing a pivotal role in their thrilling walk-off victory against the Chicago Cubs.

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Kemp is starting at first base in Wednesday's game against the Cubs and is expected to mostly play that position for the Phillies while Bryce Harper (wrist) is sidelined, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Otto Kemp recorded the first three hits of his major-league career Monday night, helping power a 4-3 Phillies victory in 11 innings.

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