Automatic runner Brandon Marsh scored on a call of catcher's interference with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Red Sox.

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead. Philadelphia is 57-43 overall and 32-18 at home. The Phillies have a 37-8 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Boston has gone 22-28 in road games and 54-48 overall. The Red Sox have a 25-8 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox MLB game from July 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 ratified its new contract with the city, approving the deal that ended an eight-day strike.The 2025-2028 contract tentative agreement ratification count was held on Monday before the DC 33 executive board.

Votes on the tentative agreement with the Parker admiration will be counted on Monday

The right-hander is upbeat about the team and happy to be in Philadelphia: “This place feels like home to me.” He’ll head to the minors first for some work.

Robertson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he'll likely make a few appearances before being called up. The Phillies will pay Robertson about $5.5 million on a pro-rated $16 million contract,