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Red Sox question MLB rule after becoming second team since 1920 to lose in ‘really weird' way
PHILADELPHIA — A well-played game between two contending teams ended in the strangest of fashions Monday at Citizens Bank Park, leaving some members of the Red Sox quite confused. The Phillies won in walk-off fashion, 3-2, in 10 innings, but not on a heroic homer or even a clutch single. The winning run, Brandon Marsh, scored when a catcher's interference was ruled against Boston catcher Carlos Narváez with the bases loaded and no outs. It was just the second time since 1920 that a major league game ended on a catcher's interference call. The other was in 1971, when the Dodgers beat the Reds when Johnny Bench was ruled to have interfered on an attempted straight steal of home. 'It sucks,' said Narváez. 'We don't want to lose a game, especially in that way.' After walking Otto Kemp and unleashing a wild pitch that put two men in scoring position (including Marsh, the ghost runner), Hicks intentionally walked Max Kepler to load the bases. Edmundo Sosa worked a 2-2 count before Hicks missed outside with a slider — and Sosa's bat caught Narváez's glove as he swung. The Phillies challenged, were ruled to have been correct, and celebrated their victory. BETTING: Red Sox moneyline is +192 on Caesars for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. Our complete list of the best Massachusetts sportsbook promos will help you decide which sportsbook to use. The Red Sox were left dumbfounded. 'Everything went so quick,' said Narváez. 'Really tough that happened in the moment. It cost us the game. In my mind, I just saw the pitch going away and I was trying to hold it to see if we got a strikeout there. It's part of it. 'It was so late. I had the ball and then I felt the contact. Really weird.' Catcher's interference calls are designed for catchers to avoid getting too close to batters in the box. When they happen, they're ruled as an error against the catcher, and the hitter is automatically awarded first base. Any contact usually warrants the ruling but some members of the Red Sox don't think Sosa's swing in the 10th was consistent with the spirit of the rule. 'That's an interesting one,' said starter Walker Buehler. 'I think there needs to be a little bit of (leeway on) how far back that stuff happens. I think we've got some guys that are very good at understanding situations and that they can take a loopy swing and take a shot. 'I'm not saying that's what he did or he's notorious for that at all. But if stuff like that happens behind the batter's box, I think it's a tough situation for everyone. I don't think anyone, even them, want to see a game end that way.' While Hicks noted that he didn't think such a call should be made with the ball already in the catcher's glove, Narváez wouldn't go as far as to blame Sosa. 'I don't think any hitter wants to, in his mind, especially in that spot, have a catcher's interference,' Narváez said. 'It was a slider, of course. In that situation, was trying to get closer. It was bases loaded and nobody out, so trying to gain every pitch possible. I don't feel I was that close to the hitter. 'I don't think he wanted to swing there. If you see the video, it's a late reaction for some reason. I don't think I was that close, either, but at the same time, it happened and I take accountability on that one.' Red Sox coaches, including catching instructor Parker Guinn, and game-planning coach Jason Varitek, have worked with Narváez and Connor Wong all season on avoiding such calls. Boston leads the league with seven of them, including Monday's game-ender and a George Springer interference that broke Wong's finger and sent him to the injured list in April. For some hitters, Narváez said, the catcher knows to move closer. Others require setting up further back. Sosa was somewhere in the middle. It ended up not mattering. 'We've got information on that one,' said Narváez. 'We know when we need to go closer to the hitter, when we need to go back and guys with backswings and stuff... We've got replay now, so small things like that can change the game. 'He's not a backswing guy. The reaction was weird. I don't think he wanted to swing there. Maybe just a late reaction. If you see the previous swing, it was late with the hitter and he didn't touch me. I've got to see a video again.' The Red Sox fell to 0-7 in extra-inning road games this season — and not just because Narváez's glove crept out an inch too far. The Red Sox struck out 16 times, including twice in the top of the 10th against reliever Max Lazar. A scoreless top of the 10th put blood in the water for the Phillies. 'We've got to find a way to score,' said manager Alex Cora. 'That's the key. You've got to score to stay alive.' More Red Sox coverage Red Sox starter not ready to say 'I'm back' after great outing, but pushing to keep spot ahead of trade deadline With strike looming, Fenway concession workers have Red Sox players' support Red Sox reactions: Walker Buehler's solid night spoiled as Boston loses on bizarre walk-off Red Sox sign first-round pick for $5 million, plus a few other top draft picks Alex Cora explains why Red Sox shut down Tanner Houck (and gives other injury updates) Read the original article on MassLive.
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3 days ago
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Phillies continue to hammer Yankees, Edmundo Sosa says he's fine after pop-up collision with Brandon Marsh
The hard-hitting Philadelphia Phillies delivered one blow that they could have done without Saturday during their 9-4 road win over the New York Yankees. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh accidentally rammed into the back of utility man Edmundo Sosa. Marsh, playing left, was jogging forward. Sosa, playing third base, was backpedaling. They both were going for the Jazz Chisholm Jr. pop-up in shallow left field. Marsh's right elbow appeared to drill Sosa in the back as Sosa made the putout. Sosa held onto the ball long enough to secure the catch before dropping it to the ground, rolling over and grabbing at his back. Marsh, on the other hand, came out of the collision OK. Sosa was down for a couple minutes while receiving attention from trainers. He eventually walked off the field and received a hug from a remorseful Marsh. Sosa patted Marsh on the back of the head. Sosa officially left the game with a back contusion, but he told reporters postgame that he's feeling better and is good to go for Sunday's series finale. Sosa's scare was hardly the injury headliner, though. Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge missed the game with what was ultimately diagnosed as a flexor strain in his right elbow. Fortunately for Judge, the two-time AL MVP isn't dealing with a UCL tear and is expected to have a short stay on the IL. The Phillies were without their starting right fielder, too. Nick Castellanos sat out with a left knee injury that he suffered Friday while running toward the right field wall to make the final out of a 12-5, series-opening win over the Yankees. Castellanos' injury doesn't appear to be serious, as Phillies manager Rob Thompson said before the game that they'll check back on the veteran's knee for Sunday. Before Sosa exited, he deposited a two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning. The versatile 29-year-old launched a 424-foot no-doubter to center field. The night before, he helped the Phillies polish off another decisive win over the Yankees with an RBI single that ignited a four-run ninth inning. Sosa's homer Saturday was the Phillies' second big fly of the afternoon. Bryce Harper blasted a 425-foot solo shot in the third inning. Harper's smack to right center was part of Philadelphia's climb to a 4-0 lead through four frames. Then the Phillies distanced themselves in the seventh. Following Sosa's dinger, New York committed its 10th error in the past five games, this one resulting from a Chisholm bobble on a potential inning-ending, double-play grounder. Then surging slugger Kyle Schwarber drove home two runs with a double to center field. Schwarber now has five extra-base hits — including four home runs — and 10 RBI in his last four games. The Yankees faced a 9-1 deficit, having allowed at least seven runs for the fifth time in their eight games since the All-Star break. They scattered three runs of their own in the seventh and eighth innings, two from a Giancarlo Stanton long ball, but a massive comeback wasn't in the cards. Phillies starter Ranger Suárez improved to 8-4 after allowing just one run in 5 2/3 innings while striking out eight batters while issuing only one walk and throwing a season-high 108 pitches. But the bats were the star of the show for the Phillies, who have recorded double-digit hits three games in a row. Luckily for Sosa, the one he took to his back doesn't appear as consequential as his two-run homer in the seventh.
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3 days ago
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Phillies' Edmundo Sosa leaves with bruised back after collision with teammate Brandon Marsh
Philadelphia third baseman Edmundo Sosa left Saturday's victory over the New York Yankees after he was elbowed in the back by left fielder Brandon Marsh in a collision while catching Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s seventh-inning popup. Sosa was diagnosed with a bruise and will be evaluated further, the team said. Sosa, Marsh and shortstop Trea Turner converged on the ball in short left field. Turner peeled off, Sosa made the catch, then was knocked to the ground by Marsh. Sosa's fall caused the ball to pop out of his glove. After Phillies head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit and manager Rob Thomson came out to attend to Sosa, the third baseman walked off slowly with Marsh's arm around him. Umpires initially awarded Chisholm a hit, but the call was changed to an inning-ending out in a video review as they concluded Sosa had possession of the ball before hitting the grass. Otto Kemp pinch hit for Sosa in the eighth in a game the Phillies won 9-4.
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3 days ago
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- Reuters
Phillies INF Edmundo Sosa injured vs. Yankees
July 26 - Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Saturday's game against the host New York Yankees in the seventh inning following a scary collision with left fielder Brandon Marsh. With two outs and the Phillies holding a 9-3 lead, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a pop up to shallow left field. As Sosa backpedaled and called for the ball, Marsh charged in and appeared to hit the infielder in the back. Sosa sustained a back contusion, per the team. Sosa was checked out by a trainer for a few minutes before exiting under his own power. When his spot came up in the eighth, Sosa was replaced by Otto Kemp. Sosa, who was making his 15th start at third base, hit a two-run homer in Philadelphia's four-run seventh inning. Sosa is hitting .270 with four homers and 25 RBIs in 56 games this season. --Field Level Media
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Phillies' edmundo sosa leaves with bruised back after collision with teammate brandon marsh
Philadelphia third baseman Edmundo Sosa left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees after he was elbowed in the back by left fielder Brandon Marsh in a collision while catching Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s seventh-inning popup. Sosa was diagnosed with a bruise and will be evaluated further, the team said. Sosa, Marsh, and shortstop Trea Turner converged on the ball in short left field. Turner peeled off, Sosa made the catch, then was knocked to the ground by Marsh. Sosa's fall caused the ball to pop out of his glove. After Phillies head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit and manager Rob Thomson came out to attend to Sosa, the third baseman walked off slowly with Marsh's arm around him. Umpires initially awarded Chisholm a hit, but the call was changed to an inning-ending out in a video review as they concluded Sosa had possession of the ball before hitting the grass. Otto Kemp pinch hit for Sosa in the eighth.
