Edmundo Sosa achieved a dramatic walk-off victory for the Phillies in a 3-2 win against the Red Sox. The game concluded with Sosa reaching first base due to a call of catcher's interference against catcher Carlos Narvaez, allowing Brandon Marsh to score. This marked the first instance of a walk-off catcher's interference in Major League Baseball since 1971. Narvaez faced criticism for his performance, acknowledging the error and emphasizing the need for improvement. The game served as a significant moment for both teams, highlighting unique occurrences in baseball history.
Edmundo Sosa clinched a 3-2 walk-off victory for the Phillies by striking the glove of Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez. This marked the first walk-off catcher's interference in MLB since 1971.
After the game, Sosa expressed that this walk-off felt just like a home run, emphasizing the victory as the primary focus over the mechanism that led to it.
Narvaez acknowledged the mistake, explaining, "I don't feel I was that close to the hitter. Everything went so quick. Really tough for that to happen in that moment to cost us the game. I take accountability."
This game marked a unique moment in baseball history, as it featured an unusual walk-off event that had not occurred since a game in 1971.
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