Red Sox Rally From 5-Run Deficit To Win 9-8 At Phillies

The Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 in 11 innings, thanks to key contributions from Carlos Narváez and Romy Gonzalez. Narváez redeemed earlier struggles, including two catcher's interference calls in the series, by hitting a two-run homer in the 11th inning off Phillies reliever Seth Johnson, securing the Red Sox's first extra-innings road win of the season. Earlier in the game, Romy Gonzalez hit his first career grand slam in the fifth inning, sparking a rally that erased a 5-0 deficit and gave Boston a 6-5 lead. Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo had held the Red Sox hitless until the fifth inning but faltered, allowing the crucial runs that shifted momentum. The bullpen, including Jorge Alcala and Brennan Bernardino, held off the Phillies' late charge to preserve the win. With this victory, the Red Sox improved to 55-49, tying for the second American League Wild Card spot.