The Phillies beat the the Boston Red Sox in extra innings on a rare walk-off catchers interference call. See the Phillies highlights.
The Philadelphia Phillies did something last night that hadn't happened in the MLB in more than five decades, leading to a dramatic extra-innings win over the Boston Red Sox.
With a heads-up play by infielder Edmundo Sosa, the Phillies won on a rare catcher's interference call that stunned the Red Sox and propelled the Phils to a much needed win.
See the highlights below.
Who won the Phillies game last night?
The Phillies topped the Red Sox 3-2 in 10 innings after Philly challenged a call that was overturned and led to a catcher's inference on Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez.
BASEBALL IS AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/DejHWQJpFA
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 22, 2025
After outfielder Brandon Marsh started the inning at second as the designated ghost runner, the Phils eventually loaded the based for Sosa.
On a 1-2 pitch from Boston pitcher Jordan Hicks, Sosa checked his swing but immediately pointed at Narváez and called for a challenge.
After a short delay following a Phillies' challenge, Sosa was awarded first base which forced in Marsh as the game's winning run.
A celebration ensued at first base as Phillies players rushed out of the dugout to mob Sosa.
One for the history books#RingTheBellpic.twitter.com/nR5PaiJXOL
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 22, 2025
What is catcher's interference?
The batter is awarded first base if the catcher (or any other fielder) interferes with him at any point during a pitch, according to MLB.com.
If first base was occupied at the time of the pitch, the runner who held the base is permitted to move up one base. This also applies if first and second base were occupied or the bases were loaded at the time of the pitch.
If first base had been empty at the time of the pitch, no additional runners are permitted to advance.
When catcher interference occurs, the umpire will allow the play to progress because the outcome of the play may be more desirable than the interference. In that case, the offensive manager can elect to accept the outcome of the play over the interference.
Phillies win historic walk-off
This is only the second time an MLB team won on a walk-off as a result of a catcher's interference in league history, according to Stathead.
Phillies just beat the Red Sox on a walk-off catcher's interference.
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 22, 2025
Per @Stathead, it's only the 2nd walk-off catcher's interference in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/wU38zsQeAJ
The last time it occurred was on Aug. 1 1971, when Hall-of-Fame catcher Johnny Bench was called for interference in the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodgers Stadium.
The Phillies!!!
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) July 22, 2025
The second walk-off catcher’s interference in at least the divisional era (1969), joining:
8/1/71 LAD https://t.co/eBbYgAneWK
According to baseball reporter Jayson Stark, the feat was always accomplished by the Phillies' Double A team, the Reading Fightin' Phils, during a game in 2007.
Phillies highlights
The Phillies walk it off on a ... catcher's interference 👀 pic.twitter.com/g5yYQH92zL
— MLB (@MLB) July 22, 2025
In the game, the Phillies pushed across two runs thanks for RBIs from Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto but struggled to score runs.
And we Just Took the lead! pic.twitter.com/rWhwymHWgk
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 21, 2025
A little tied up at the moment@Toyota x #RingTheBellpic.twitter.com/5xaPxAqQqa
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 21, 2025
Starter Zach Wheeler was stellar again, giving up only two earned runs and striking out 10 over 7 innings of work.
Reliever Max Lazar picked up his first career with after retiring the Red Sox in the top of the tenth.
MAJOR LAZAR. pic.twitter.com/D8gUNEEr3x
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 22, 2025
max lazar stuns in postgame interview after the phillies walk it off on catchers interference pic.twitter.com/9GaFcKu7V0
— cam ! (@aokstott) July 22, 2025
Phillies schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Phillies' upcoming schedule:
- Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox, 6:45 p.m. July 22
- Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox, 7:05 p.m. July 23
- Phillies at New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m. July 25
- Phillies at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m. July 26
- Phillies at New York Yankees, 1:35 p.m. July 26
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What is catchers interference? See how the Phillies won last night
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