After a dramatic 3–2 walk-off win by the Phillies in extra innings on Monday, Game 2 promises more fireworks and high-stakes baseball.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Broadcast: NESN (Red Sox), NBCSP (Phillies), TBS
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Richard Fitts (RHP) | 1–3 | 4.28 | 1.22 | 7.5 |
| Phillies | Cristopher Sánchez (LHP) | 8–2 | 2.50 | 1.14 | 9.6 |
- Richard Fitts makes his ninth start of the season, coming off a solid outing against Colorado (5.2 IP, 2 ER, 6 SO).
- Cristopher Sánchez has been dominant, allowing just 1 ER in his last start over 7.1 innings. He’s 14–5 in team starts this season.
Key Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Jarren Duran: .257 AVG, 25 doubles, 10 triples, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 16 SB
- Trevor Story: .249 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI; delivered a clutch RBI single in Monday’s loss
- Wilyer Abreu: Leads team with 20 HR and 55 RBI
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .267 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI; consistent top-of-lineup bat
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 32 HR, 74 RBI; ranks top 5 in MLB home runs
- Bryce Harper: .268 AVG, 13 HR, 41 RBI; reached base three times Monday
- Nick Castellanos: .270 AVG, 12 HR, 52 RBI; RBI single in Monday’s win
- Trea Turner: .288 AVG, 25 SB; team leader in batting average
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Red Sox | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .267 (Top 10 MLB) | .251 (Middle tier) |
| OPS | .755 (5th) | .733 (11th) |
| Home Runs | 115 (12th) | 125 (10th) |
| Team ERA | 3.87 (13th) | 3.76 (Top 10) |
| Road Record | 22–27 | Home Record: 31–18 |
- Boston has cooled off post-All-Star break, going 1–3 after a 10-game win streak.
- Philadelphia has won 12 of its last 17 home games and leads the NL East.
Final Takeaway
The Red Sox vs. Phillies matchup on July 22, 2025, features a strong pitching edge for Philadelphia and a lineup that’s built to exploit Richard Fitts’ fly-ball tendencies. With Cristopher Sánchez anchoring the mound and Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Nick Castellanos swinging hot bats, the Phillies are poised to take control of the series. Boston will need big performances from Trevor Story, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran to keep pace.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025
