Phillies vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 23
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The Boston Red Sox are likely planning for the trade deadline and postseason. However, Alex Cora already has one eye on free agency.
Boston remains a half-game up on the Tampa Bay Rays for the final Wild Card spot in the American League. But as the loses -- and strikeouts -- rack up out of the break, the luster from the team's 10-game win streak has almost completely faded.
The Boston Red Sox faced the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, which put the upcoming offseason somewhat in the spotlight.
The team rattled off an impressive win streak before hitting the All-Star break, then took a game from the juggernaut Chicago Cubs. Most recently, the Phillies needed extra innings and a catcher's interference fluke to defeat them, as starter Walker Buehler enjoyed an encouraging return to form.
PHILADELPHIA — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (54-48) put up a fight against the Phillies (and ace Zack Wheeler) but ultimately lose in bizarre fashion in extras, 3-2, to open a big series at Citizens Bank Park: