Kemp, the undrafted 25-year-old in the middle of the Phillies’ 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Cubs, had never before to the stadium before.

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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The rookie bunted for a hit to load the bases as the Phillies rallied to end their five-game losing streak and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 11 innings before 41,226 fans at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. After Kemp’s bunt, Brandon Marsh knocked in the winning run with a bases-loaded single to deep left center field.

Otto Kemp lays down a perfect bunt and reaches first ahead of the throw to load the bases in the 11th inning

Besides, once it came, Kemp’s head spun. There were phone calls (first up: his parents in California) and travel arrangements to make. His wife, Lily, and their dog piled in the car at 5:30 a.m. and drove to Pittsburgh from Charlotte, N.C., where the Phillies’ triple-A club was playing; Kemp hopped a 90-minute flight.

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

Don't miss this unique look at Otto Kemp's first Major League hit, a single in the bottom of the 5th inning against the Cubs

Brandon Marsh knocked in the winning run in the 11th inning as the host Philadelphia Phillies nipped the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Monday.