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The Boston Red Sox meet the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday as their 3-game interleague series at Citizens Bank Park continues.
Philadelphia managed to beat the Boston Red Sox thanks to a highly unconventional call by the home plate umpire during extra innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies picked up one of the strangest wins this season, drawing a bases-loaded walk-off catcher's interference call on the Boston Red Sox.
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The Phillies challenged the play, and video confirmed the interference. By rule, Sosa was awarded first base and automatic runner Brandon Marsh scored from third. According to MLB records, it was the first walk-off via catcher’s interference in more than 50 years.
According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Phillies “could chase center fielders like Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox and Cedric Mullins of the Orioles.” Alternatively, they could target a corner outfielder such as Boston’s Jarren Duran or the Rangers’ Adolis García.
The Phillies began their series against the Red Sox with a walk-off win on Monday, making MLB history that hasn't been done in over 50 years.