The Boston Red Sox faced the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, which put the upcoming offseason somewhat in the spotlight.

While it had been more than a half-century since a game-ending catcher’s interference call, Monday’s game highlighted the growing frequency of bat-mitt interactions.

On Tuesday, against talented Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez, Alex Cora is sitting three key regulars (including Jarren Duran).

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.

The Boston Red Sox suffered a crushing 3-2 loss on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, dropping the first game of a series at Citizens Bank Park. Ti