Red Sox's Stellar Pitching Not Enough Vs. Phillies As Bats Fall Short
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox's strong pitching allowed only six runs against the Philadelphia Phillies, but their bats fell short, scoring just five runs over three games. The Phillies' pitching outperformed the Red Sox, leading to Boston's series loss at Fenway Park.
Key points
- Red Sox pitching allowed only six runs in the series
- Boston scored five runs on 22 hits against Phillies
- Phillies' pitching limited Red Sox offense effectively
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez
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It's hard to lose a series when your pitching staff allows only six runs, but the Boston Red Sox managed to do it at Fenway Park this week.
The Red Sox's pitching was phenomenal against the Phillies, holding their red-hot offense to just six runs and 17 hits over their three-game set. However, Philadelphia's pitching was even better, limiting Boston to five runs on 22 hits.
From the third inning of Tuesday's series opener through the seventh inning of Thursday's series finale, the Red Sox allowed just one run over a 23-inning span. Brayan Bello, Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez and the bullpen were all exceptional.
Given how well they pitched, Boston had a great chance to win the series, if not sweep it. The Phillies didn't score more than three runs in any game.
Unfortunately, neither did the Red Sox. They mustered just one run in the series opener and again in the series finale, squandering two fantastic pitching performances.
That continued a concerning trend for Boston's offense, which has struggled all season, especially at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have scored just eight runs over their last five games and are averaging a mere 2.77 runs per game at home, where they're 8-14 this year.
Fortunately, Boston's been better on the road, so it will try to turn things around during its six-game road trip against the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals that starts on Friday.
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Q&A
How many runs did the Red Sox score against the Phillies?
The Red Sox scored a total of five runs against the Phillies over the three-game series.
What was the performance of the Red Sox pitching against the Phillies?
The Red Sox pitching was exceptional, allowing only six runs and 17 hits throughout the series.
Where did the Red Sox play against the Phillies?
The Red Sox played against the Phillies at Fenway Park.
