How to Watch Phillies vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV
Nicholas Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies (15-18) host Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox (20-14) at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Philadelphia-Boston matchup in the article below.
When is Phillies vs. Red Sox and when does it start?
This matchup between the Phillies and Red Sox is set to start on Saturday, May 6, 2023. You should expect the opening pitch at 7:15 PM ET.
Where to watch Phillies vs. Red Sox
The Phillies and Red Sox will hit the diamond at Citizens Bank Park for this matchup on May 6, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX.
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Phillies vs. Red Sox Game Preview
The Red Sox took down the Phillies 5-3 yesterday, with Chris Sale getting the win (6.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 10 K) and Enmanuel Valdez leading the way offensively (going 2-for-4 with an RBI). Zack Wheeler (5.1 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Phillies.
Phillies Stats, Odds & Insights
The Phillies have won 10 of the 18 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (55.6%).
Philadelphia averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 17th in baseball with 35 total home runs .
The Phillies rank ninth in MLB, slugging .429.
Philadelphia has the 27th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (5.10).
Pitchers for the Phillies combine for the 22nd-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.370).
Red Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
The Red Sox have won 11, or 55%, of the 20 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Boston ranks fifth in Major League Baseball with 46 home runs.
Fueled by 123 extra-base hits, the Red Sox rank third in MLB with a .457 slugging percentage this season.
Boston pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.81 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Red Sox pitchers have a 1.332 WHIP this season, 19th in the majors.
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Phillies Starter Recent Performance: Bailey Falter
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Astros | Apr. 30 | 4.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
vs. Mariners | Apr. 25 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
at White Sox | Apr. 18 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
at Reds | Apr. 13 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
vs. Reds | Apr. 8 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Red Sox Starter Recent Performance: Corey Kluber
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Blue Jays | May. 1 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
at Orioles | Apr. 25 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
vs. Twins | Apr. 19 | 5.0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
at Rays | Apr. 13 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
vs. Pirates | Apr. 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Phillies Key Players to Watch
Bailey Falter gets the start for the Phillies, his seventh of the season. He is 0-5 with a 5.01 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings pitched.
The lefty’s last appearance came on Sunday against the Houston Astros, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
In six games this season, the 26-year-old has a 5.01 ERA and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .281 to opposing batters.
Castellanos has been key for Philadelphia with 40 hits, an OBP of .370 plus a slugging percentage of .504.
Alec Bohm is a key run producer for Philadelphia with a .270 average, three homers and 24 RBI.
Brandon Marsh leads Philadelphia with a .326 batting average while slugging four homers and driving in 14 runs.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Corey Kluber (1-4) will take to the mound for the Red Sox and make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
The 37-year-old has pitched to a 6.44 ERA this season with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.7 walks per nine across six games.
Devers paces the Red Sox with 11 home runs and 32 runs batted in.
Masataka Yoshida is batting .315 to lead his team.
Alex Verdugo has put up a team-best batting average of .315.
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