Philadelphia Phillies Beat Boston Red Sox 4-1 Behind Cristopher Sanchez's Complete Game

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Phillies Defeat Red Sox 4-1 on July 22, Behind Sanchez's Complete Game and Key Homers

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 in their MLB matchup on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park. Cristopher Sanchez delivered a dominant complete-game performance, supported by home runs from Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber.

Sanchez's Stellar Outing

Cristopher Sanchez (9-2) allowed just four hits over nine innings for his third career complete-game victory. The 28-year-old left-hander retired the first nine Red Sox batters before Rob Refsnyder led off the fourth inning with Boston's only run via a solo home run. Sanchez finished the night with 12 strikeouts, throwing 106 pitches and inducing 13 ground ball outs from the Red Sox lineup.

Phillies Offense and Unusual Plays

The Phillies offense provided Sanchez with an early four-run cushion. Bryce Harper created a unique moment in the first inning when he attempted to steal home against Red Sox starter Richard Fitts. Catcher Carlos Narvaez was called for interference (Rule 6.01) after stepping on or in front of home plate during the steal attempt, resulting in an automatic balk and Harper scoring.

This was the second consecutive night Narvaez was involved in a peculiar play influencing the game's outcome. On Monday night, he interfered with Edmundo Sosa's swing with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, leading to a walk-off win for the Phillies (58-43) due to catcher's interference.

Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber (his 33rd of the season) added to the lead in the second inning with back-to-back home runs, pushing the score to 4-0.

Red Sox Pitching and Recent Form

Red Sox starter Richard Fitts (1-4) struggled, lasting only 3 1/3 innings and giving up four runs on six hits. The Boston Red Sox (54-49) have now lost four of their last five games since the All-Star break, a stark contrast to their impressive 10-game winning streak leading into the break.

Upcoming Matchup

The series continues on Wednesday when Boston's right-hander Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA) is scheduled to face Philadelphia's left-hander Jesús Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA).

In summary

On July 22, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1. Cristopher Sanchez pitched a complete game, striking out 12 and allowing only one run. Offensive contributions came from Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber with home runs, alongside an unusual run scored by Bryce Harper via a catcher's interference call against Carlos Narvaez. This loss marked the Red Sox's fourth in five games since the All-Star break, contrasting their prior 10-game win streak. The series will continue with Lucas Giolito pitching for Boston and Jesús Luzardo for Philadelphia.

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