Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies: MLB Game 2 Preview & Odds (July 22, 2025)

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies: Game Preview (2025-07-22)

Game Information

The Philadelphia Phillies (57-43, first in the NL East) will host the Boston Red Sox (54-48, third in the AL East) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 5:45 PM ET. The Phillies currently hold a 1-0 series lead in their second matchup of the season against the Red Sox.

Pitching Matchup

The Red Sox are set to send Richard Fitts (1-3, 4.28 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) to the mound. For the Phillies, Cristopher Sanchez (8-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 122 strikeouts) will get the start.

Betting Odds

The Phillies are favored at -202, with the Red Sox at +167. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Team Insights

Philadelphia boasts a strong 57-43 overall record, including an impressive 32-18 at home. The Phillies' success is often tied to their bats, holding a 37-8 record when they out-hit their opponents.

Boston holds a 54-48 overall record, with a 22-28 mark on the road. The Red Sox show power, with a 25-8 record in games where they hit at least two home runs.

Top Performers

For the Phillies, Bryce Harper has been a key offensive force with 22 doubles and 13 home runs. Kyle Schwarber has also been hot recently, going 9-for-40 with two doubles and five home runs in his last 10 games.

Leading the Red Sox offense, Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded 21 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, and 48 RBI while maintaining a .270 batting average. Romy Gonzalez has contributed significantly over the last 10 games, with an 11-for-35 performance including two doubles, two triples, and two home runs.

Recent Form

The Phillies have a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, with a .240 batting average and a 3.82 ERA, having outscored opponents by six runs.

The Red Sox are in better recent form, boasting a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, with a .243 batting average and an impressive 2.15 ERA, outscoring opponents by 17 runs.

Injuries

Phillies injured list includes Alec Bohm (10-Day IL, ribcage) and Aaron Nola (60-Day IL, ankle).

The Red Sox have several players on the injured list: Hunter Dobbins (15-Day IL, ACL), Nick Burdi (60-Day IL, knee), Liam Hendriks (60-Day IL, hip), Zack Kelly (15-Day IL, oblique), Justin Slaten (60-Day IL, shoulder), Luis Guerrero (15-Day IL, elbow), Josh Winckowski (60-Day IL, elbow), Triston Casas (60-Day IL, knee), Kutter Crawford (60-Day IL, knee), Tanner Houck (15-Day IL, flexor), and Patrick Sandoval (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for the second game of their series, with the Phillies holding a 1-0 lead. The pitching matchup features Richard Fitts for Boston against Cristopher Sanchez for Philadelphia. The Phillies are favored, reflecting their strong home record and overall performance. Key players like Bryce Harper and Ceddanne Rafaela are expected to impact the game. The Red Sox enter with better recent form, while both teams contend with several injuries.

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