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Zero My Hero! Phillips In 1st Red Sox Game Blasts Game Winner [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox were trailing 7-1 going into the 8th inning and proceeded to score 6 runs in the top of the 8th. Atlanta took the lead in the bottom of the 8th 8-7 and Brandon Phillips came up with 1 on, and 2 out and proceeded to launch a 2 run homer for his 1st hit as a Boston Red Sox!
Hector Velazquez started the game for Boston, going 4 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs. He struck out 2 and walked 3. Drew Pomeranz in relief was shelled, going one third of an inning, allowing 5 runs on 3 hits walking 2.
The Red Sox used 21 players including 6 pitchers. Brandon Workman picked up the win, he's now 4-0 despite allowing the go ahead homer, at that time in the 8th inning. Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless 9th inning, striking out 2 for his 38th save.
Andrew Benintendi was 3-5 and Christian Vazquez was 2-3.
The Red Sox magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now 5 and 14 for winning the AL East!
The Red Sox are off on Thursday before opening a 9 game homestand at Fenway on Friday, with a 4 game series against Houston. David Price is scheduled to pitch with the pregame starting at 6:25 and 1st pitch at 7:10 on AM 1370 WDEA.
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