Phillies Walk Off Red Sox on Rare Catcher's Interference

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 3-2 walk-off victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday, July 21, 2025, in a game that extended into the 10th inning. Automatic runner Brandon Marsh scored the winning run due to a rare catcher’s interference call with the bases loaded.

Game-Winning Play

In the bottom of the 10th inning with no outs, Edmundo Sosa’s check swing resulted in contact with Boston catcher Carlos Narvaez’s glove on a 2-2 count. Following a review requested by the Phillies, the call was overturned, awarding the home team the winning run without registering a hit in the inning. This marks the first walk-off win due to catcher's interference since August 1, 1971, when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds.

Pitching Performances

Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler delivered a strong outing, pitching six innings and allowing two earned runs on seven hits while striking out 10 batters. The bullpen held the Red Sox scoreless through the late innings, with Tanner Banks, Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, and Max Lazar each throwing a clean inning. Lazar (1-0) earned his first major league win.

For the Red Sox, Walker Buehler pitched seven innings, surrendering six hits and two runs (one earned). Jordan Hicks (1-6) was tagged with the loss after a challenging 10th inning.

Offensive Highlights

The Phillies offense broke through in the fourth inning, scoring twice. Bryce Harper doubled, followed by an RBI single from Nick Castellanos, who then advanced to second on a passed ball and scored on a single by J.T. Realmuto.

Boston’s Jarren Duran opened the scoring with his ninth home run of the season in the first inning. Trevor Story later tied the game at 2-2 with an RBI single in the sixth.

Key Moments and Statistics

Crucial 10th Inning Sequence

Red Sox reliever Jordan Hicks threw 10 pitches without recording an out in the 10th. He walked Otto Kemp, who was attempting to bunt Brandon Marsh to third. Marsh and Kemp advanced on a wild pitch to Max Kepler, who was intentionally walked by Boston to set up the matchup against Edmundo Sosa, leading to the game-ending interference call.

Harper's Hot Streak

Bryce Harper continued his impressive hitting, recording 14 hits and 13 extra-base hits (nine doubles, four home runs) in his last eight games. This marks a significant improvement from his previous 25 games, where he had just seven extra-base hits.

Up Next

The Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (8-2, 2.50 ERA) to the mound for the next game against Boston’s Richard Fitts (1-3, 4.28 ERA).

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a dramatic 10-inning walk-off on July 21, 2025. The decisive run scored on a rare catcher's interference call against Boston’s Carlos Narvaez, allowing Brandon Marsh to cross the plate. Zack Wheeler pitched strongly for the Phillies, while Max Lazar earned his first MLB win in relief. Key offensive contributions came from Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos for Philadelphia, and Jarren Duran and Trevor Story for Boston. The Red Sox's Jordan Hicks took the loss. Bryce Harper extended his impressive hitting streak with multiple extra-base hits. The series continues with Cristopher Sanchez pitching for the Phillies against Richard Fitts for the Red Sox.

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