The Red Sox have the Phillies’ number.
That first became evident when Boston ousted Philly in the 1915 World Series, and little changed once interleague play began over 80 years later.
The Phillies are just 15-22 against the Red Sox since their interleague dates began in 1997. Philly and Boston have met in interleague play every season except 2002 and 2007.
Back to the present…
After splitting four home games with the lowly Pirates and Cubs, the Phillies are bracing for another visit from their past and present tormentor—the Bean Town Sox.
For the fifth time in six years, the Phillies host their perennial AL nemesis. And this weekend at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies will try to beat Boston in a three-game series for the first time in seven years.
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Philadelphia Phillies-Boston Red Sox Preview: Can the Phillies Rock the Sox?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Jamie Ambler in MLBComments Off on Philadelphia Phillies-Boston Red Sox Preview: Can the Phillies Rock the Sox?