UPDATE: In a thrilling finish, the Philadelphia Phillies snatched a dramatic 3-2 walk-off victory over the Boston Red Sox Monday night, thanks to a rare catcher’s interference call in the 10th inning. With the bases loaded and no outs, automatic runner Brandon Marsh crossed home plate after a review overturned a ball call against catcher Carlos Narvaez following a check swing by Edmundo Sosa.
This unprecedented moment marked the first walk-off win due to catcher’s interference since August 1, 1971, when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds. The instant replay review confirmed the interference, allowing Marsh to score the winning run without a hit in the inning.
The game unfolded at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where starter Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings, yielding two earned runs on seven hits while striking out ten batters. Relievers Tanner Banks, Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, and Max Lazar each delivered scoreless innings, with Lazar earning his first major league win.
The Phillies initially scored twice in the fourth inning, thanks to a double from Bryce Harper and an RBI single from Nick Castellanos that advanced to second on a passed ball. J.T. Realmuto then brought Castellanos home with another single.
For Boston, Jarren Duran kicked off the game with his ninth home run of the season, and Trevor Story tied it at 2 in the sixth with an RBI single. Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler held the Phillies to six hits and two runs over seven innings.
This unexpected victory sends a clear message: the Phillies are a team to watch in the closing stretch of the season. Fans are buzzing about the catcher’s interference call, and social media is alight with discussions on this rare occurrence in Major League Baseball.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the Phillies as they look to build on this momentum. With more games ahead, the urgency for every win is palpable, and the excitement surrounding Philadelphia baseball is reaching new heights.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.