Philadelphia Phillies tops Boston Red Sox 3-1
Game Summary
Philadelphia Phillies defeated Boston Red Sox 3-1.
The turning point came in the top of the 8th. Philadelphia Phillies pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
A classic pitchers' duel: 24 combined strikeouts between the two staffs.
Key Players
Kyle Schwarber led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 1-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo threw 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Wilyer Abreu led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Boston Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez threw 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 8 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (92 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.67 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (ERA 3.00).
Boston Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 1 BB (76 pitches). Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 6 K (ERA 4.91).
Hitting Analysis
Philadelphia Phillies: 8 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.250). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Alec Bohm (2-for-4).
Boston Red Sox: 5 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.185). 3 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Andruw Monasterio (2-for-4), Wilyer Abreu (2-for-4).