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Red Sox reactions: Offense has 28 Ks in last two games, weird play contributes to another loss
PHILADELPHIA — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (54-49) are dominated by lefty Cristopher Sánchez and lose again to the Phillies, this time by a 4-1 score at Citizens Bank Park: 1) A day after a bizarre catcher's interference call badly hurt the Red Sox... an even more bizarre catcher's interference call badly hurt the Red Sox. Philadelphia's second run of the game is the one people will remember. With runners on second and third, two outs and Brandon Marsh batting, Bryce Harper broke toward home for a straight steal attempt and was awarded the base (and a run) on a very confusing play. It was ruled that Carlos Narváez committed a catcher's interference (an error) by blocking the plate as Harper came home. Narváez was then charged with a catcher balk, by rule. A crew chief review confirmed the ruling, which allowed Harper to score, Nick Castellanos to take third and Marsh to advance to first base. The Red Sox passed along a 'supervisor explanation, saying that 'the umpires on the field came to headset to confirm Official Baseball Rule 6.01(g), 'If, with a runner on third base and trying to score by means of a squeeze play or a steal, the catcher or any other fielder steps on, or in front of home base without possession of the ball, or touches the batter or his bat, the pitcher shall be charged with a balk, the batter shall be awarded first base on the interference and the ball is dead.'" 2) Outside of the weird first-inning play, Sánchez — a breakout star and well-documented All-Star snub — was the story. The lefty, like Zack Wheeler a day earlier, carved the Red Sox up, but with more success. Sánchez held Boston to four hits (including two infield singles) in a complete game, needing 106 pitches to get through nine innings. He struck out 12, including two batters in the ninth. The Red Sox have now struck out 28 times in two games in Philly so far. A Sox offense that was hot before the All-Star break has cooled off significantly, scoring just 10 runs in five games since play resumed. A big part of that, though, is the talented pitching staffs of the Cubs and Phillies, who have started Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Wheeler and Sánchez. 3) Ultimately, the first-inning strangeness didn't define Fitts' start. Loud contact did. Pitching for the first time in 15 days after being sent down, then shortly called back up from Triple-A due to Hunter Dobbins' injury the week before the All-Star break, Fitts allowed four runs on six hits (including no-doubt homers by Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber) in just 3 ⅓ innings. Philadelphia led 4-0 at the end of two innings. A veteran lineup that was stymied by Walker Buehler on Monday didn't leave many chances on the table against Fitts. At this point, Fitts, who obviously has options to go, would be the odd man out if Craig Breslow acquires a starter before next week's trade deadline. For now, Fitts is penciled in to start Monday in Minneapolis. 4) Rob Refsnyder did what he does against left-handed pitchers, providing Boston's only offense with a solo homer to lead off the fourth. His sixth homer of 2025 was his fifth off a lefty. Refsnyder remained 'tremendously locked in' but his fellow lefty-masher Romy Gonzalez did not. Gonzalez, hitting cleanup, struck out three times in an 0-for-4 showing and is now in an 0-for-18 funk over his last six games. 5) It was another night to forget for Roman Anthony in a tough left-on-left matchup. The rookie donned a golden sombrero, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, including one for the first out of the ninth. He has now struck out eight times so far in Philadelphia after going 1-for-5 with 4 Ks in the opener. 6) It would be unfair to pump up the post-break road trip to Chicago and Philadelphia as a litmus test for the Red Sox and then not think they have failed that test (to this point). There have been close games, strange rulings and competitive play. Still, though, a 1-4 record is what it is. 7) The Red Sox will have one of their top three starters on the mound Wednesday as they look to avoid a sweep (and a 1-5 road trip) on Wednesday. Righty Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA) will face the Phillies and lefty Jesús Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA). First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET and the game will air nationally on ESPN. More Red Sox coverage Fenway Insider Live: Submit questions for MassLive's Sean McAdam Why Alex Cora isn't worried about Red Sox offense striking out 28 times in two games Red Sox hurt by another weird play at plate: 'Stuff I've never seen in my life,' Alex Cora says Rafael Devers makes first base debut for Giants on Tuesday, five weeks after Red Sox traded him Red Sox sitting three key players — including Jarren Duran — vs. Phillies lefty Tuesday night Read the original article on MassLive.
Al Arabiya
24-07-2025
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- Al Arabiya
Carlos Narváez's 11-inning 2-run homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies 9-8
Carlos Narváez hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Romy Gonzalez hit a grand slam in the fifth, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 on Wednesday night. Narváez, who was called for a catcher's interference in each of the first two games of the series, hit a 97 mph fastball from Seth Johnson (1-1) into the front row of the left field seats. Jesús Luzardo didn't allow a hit until a leadoff double to Masataka Yoshida to start the fifth. Greg Weissert (3-3) earned the win and Brennan Bernardino picked up his first save. Philadelphia scored all of their runs prior to extra innings via the long ball. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the first inning. Schwarber's homer was his 34th this season and fourth in six games since the All-Star break. Harper launched his homer into the second deck in right field. It was his 14th of the season and 350th of his career. Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott also hit solo homers for the Phillies to build Philadelphia's 5-0 lead. J.T. Realmuto added a solo shot in the eighth to force extra innings. Schwarber and Johan Rojas added RBI singles in extras. Key moment: Boston's big inning almost didn't happen as Rob Refsnyder popped a ball straight up behind the plate with two outs. Realmuto never saw it and it fell harmlessly to the ground. All six runs scored after that misplay. Key stat: Realmuto's homer off Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the eighth was his first home run off a left-handed pitcher since Sept. 20. Up next: The Red Sox will start RHP Brayan Bello (6-4, 3.23 ERA) against Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (1-1, 4.41) Friday. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75) will start for Philadelphia on Friday against Yankees RHP Will Warren (6-5, 4.91).
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24-07-2025
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Carlos Narváez's 11-inning 2-run homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies 9-8
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Narváez hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Romy Gonzalez hit a grand slam in the fifth and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 on Wednesday night. Narváez, who was called for a catcher's interference in each of the first two games of the series, hit a 97 mph fastball from Seth Johnson (1-1) into the front row of the left field seats. Jesús Luzardo didn't allow a hit until a leadoff double to Masataka Yoshida to start the fifth. Greg Weissert (3-3) earned the win, and Brennan Bernardino picked up his first save. Philadelphia scored all of their runs prior to extra innings via the long ball. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the first inning. Schwarber's homer was his 34th this season and fourth in six games since the All-Star break. Harper launched his homer into the second deck in right field. It was his 14th of the season and 350th of his career. Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott also hit solo homers for the Phillies to build Philadelphia's 5-0 lead. J.T. Realmuto added a solo shot in the eighth to force extra innings. Schwarber and Johan Rojas added RBI singles in extras. Key moment Boston's big inning almost didn't happen as Rob Refsnyder popped a ball straight up behind the plate with two outs. Realmuto never saw it and it fell harmlessly to the ground. All six runs scored after that misplay. Key stat Realmuto's homer off Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the eighth was his first home run off a left-handed pitcher since Sept. 20. Up next The Red Sox will start RHP Brayan Bello (6-4, 3.23 ERA) against Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (1-1, 4.41) Friday. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75) will start for Philadelphia on Friday against Yankees RHP Will Warren (6-5, 4.91). ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
24-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Carlos Narváez's 11-inning 2-run homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies 9-8
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Narváez hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Romy Gonzalez hit a grand slam in the fifth and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 on Wednesday night. Narváez, who was called for a catcher's interference in each of the first two games of the series, hit a 97 mph fastball from Seth Johnson (1-1) into the front row of the left field seats. Jesús Luzardo didn't allow a hit until a leadoff double to Masataka Yoshida to start the fifth. Greg Weissert (3-3) earned the win, and Brennan Bernardino picked up his first save. Philadelphia scored all of their runs prior to extra innings via the long ball. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the first inning. Schwarber's homer was his 34th this season and fourth in six games since the All-Star break. Harper launched his homer into the second deck in right field. It was his 14th of the season and 350th of his career. Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott also hit solo homers for the Phillies to build Philadelphia's 5-0 lead. J.T. Realmuto added a solo shot in the eighth to force extra innings. Schwarber and Johan Rojas added RBI singles in extras. Key moment Boston's big inning almost didn't happen as Rob Refsnyder popped a ball straight up behind the plate with two outs. Realmuto never saw it and it fell harmlessly to the ground. All six runs scored after that misplay. Key stat Realmuto's homer off Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the eighth was his first home run off a left-handed pitcher since Sept. 20. Up next The Red Sox will start RHP Brayan Bello (6-4, 3.23 ERA) against Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (1-1, 4.41) Friday. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75) will start for Philadelphia on Friday against Yankees RHP Will Warren (6-5, 4.91). ___ AP MLB:
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10-07-2025
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Boston Red Sox hurler shouts out teammates for ‘huge' play
BOSTON — Starter Lucas Giolito threw 6 scoreless innings in the Red Sox' 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park on Wednesday. He has allowed just three earned runs in 38 ⅔ innings (0.70 ERA) over his past six starts. Advertisement But Giolito was quick to shout out catcher Carlos Narváez 'and the defense.' 'Especially that one play we had — ball off the wall, relay in,' Giolito said. The Red Sox were ahead just 1-0 when they cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the top of the fourth inning. Center fielder Jarren Duran barehanded Michael Toglia's double off the Green Monster. He threw to cutoff man Trevor Story who fired a strike from behind second base to catcher Carlos Narváez to throw out Tyler Freeman who tried to score from first base. 'Between JD and Trevor — to get the (runner) was huge," Giolito said. Advertisement There were actually two crucial throws that ended innings. Narváez threw out Jordan Beck trying to steal second base to end the first inning, his MLB leading 19th catcher caught stealing. Narváez's arm was the one area of his defense that the Red Sox felt needed to improve when they acquired him from the Yankees in December. They got the pitching department involved during spring training to help Narváez improve his throwing mechanics. He's in the 100th percentile among major league catchers in caught stealing above average (6). Manager Alex Cora said he thinks Narváez's footwork has made him so good at throwing out runners. Advertisement 'His footwork is really good,' Cora said. 'If you see him during pregame, when we're taking groundballs, he goes to second and short and he has good footwork. The exchange is quick but I think it starts with his feet.' Narváez also crushed his longest home run of the season in the second inning to put Boston ahead 1-0. It went 434 feet and left his bat at 108.3 mph. 'I thought we were getting a defensive catcher that was going to grow into probably an everyday player with time — not this year,' Cora said. 'But Connor (Wong) goes down with the injury and he took the baton and he's still running with it. 'You've gotta give him credit,' Cora added. 'For a guy that nobody expected this, he worked hard to get to this point offensively. Especially here (at Fenway). He does a good job pulling the ball in the air and taking advantage of the wall. He can shoot the ball the other way. And then behind the plate, that throw early in the game, framing pitches, blocking pitches, it's been fun to watch.' Advertisement More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
