Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1 as Schwarber streak stopped

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Ceddanne Rafaela's pinch-hit two-run homer lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, halting Kyle Schwarber's five-game home run streak. Sonny Gray earned the win, allowing one run over six innings.

Key points

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer for the Red Sox.
Sonny Gray earned the win with six strikeouts.
Kyle Schwarber's five-game home run streak ended.

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BOSTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Wednesday night while ending the home run streak of the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber at five games. Rafaela hit a fastball from Orion Kerkering, who replaced Tanner Banks (0-3) with two outs in the sixth. Making his second start after missing a couple of weeks due to right hamstring tightness that forced him from a start on April 20, Sonny Gray (4-1) gave up one run and two hits over six innings with six strikeouts and one walk. Aroldis Chapman struck out the side in the ninth, working around a pair of walks, and finished a three-hitter to remain perfect in nine save chances. Slumping Trevor Story hit a solo homer for the Red Sox, who had lost three of their previous four games. He entered hitting .203 with two homers. Justin Crawford went deep for the Phillies, who dropped to 11-4 since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as manager after a 9-19 start. Schwarber went 0 for 2 after tying a franchise-record by Boston first baseman returned after missing Tuesday’s series-opening loss due to a sustained when hit by a fastball on Sunday. Phillies shortstop Trea Tunner didn't start because of an illness, but walked pinch hitting in the ninth. Philadelphia starter Andrew Painter gave up a run and four hits in five innings. He was tagged for eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings in his previous start.

Q&A

What did Ceddanne Rafaela achieve in the game against the Phillies?

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, leading the Red Sox to victory.

How did Kyle Schwarber's home run streak end?

Kyle Schwarber's home run streak ended at five games as he went 0 for 2 in the game.

Who was the starting pitcher for the Red Sox in this game?

Sonny Gray was the starting pitcher for the Red Sox, giving up one run and two hits over six innings.

Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1 as Schwarber streak stopped

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