Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1 as Schwarber streak stopped

BOSTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Wednesday night while ending the home run streak of the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber at five games.

Rafaela hit a fastball from Orion Kerkering, who replaced Tanner Banks (0-3) with two outs in the sixth.

Making his second start after missing a couple of weeks due to right hamstring tightness that forced him from a start on April 20, Sonny Gray (4-1) gave up one run and two hits over six innings with six strikeouts and one walk.

Aroldis Chapman struck out the side in the ninth, working around a pair of walks, and finished a three-hitter to remain perfect in nine save chances.

Slumping Trevor Story hit a solo homer for the Red Sox, who had lost three of their previous four games. He entered hitting .203 with two homers.

Red Sox catcher Connor Wong left in the ninth after rolling his right ankle on a popup that ended the top of the eighth as pitcher Garrett Whitlock made a sliding catch. Wong said he was sore and tests showed the ankle was fine.

Justin Crawford went deep for the Phillies, who dropped to 11-4 since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as manager after a 9-19 start.

Schwarber went 0 for 2 after tying a franchise-record by homering in five straight games.

Boston first baseman Willson Contreras returned after missing Tuesday’s series-opening loss due to a bruised right hand sustained when hit by a fastball on Sunday.

Phillies shortstop Trea Tunner didn't start because of an illness, but walked pinch hitting in the ninth.

Philadelphia starter Andrew Painter gave up a run and four hits in five innings. He was tagged for eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings in his previous start.

Phillies LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.98 ERA) is set to start the series finale Thursday against Red Sox LHP Ranger Suárez (2-2, 2.77), who spent eight seasons with Philadelphia before signing a $130 million, five-year contract with Boston in January.

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) makes the force out, after making the play on a grounder by Philadelphia Phillies' Justin Crawford, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering looks down at a fresh baseball after giving up a two-run home run to Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela, right, celebrates with Wilyer Abreu after his two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela is doused with sunflower seeds while celebrating after his two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake McCarthy had the first unassisted double play by a left fielder in the big leagues since 2013, accomplishing the feat for the Colorado Rockies against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

McCarthy charged in on a sinking line drive from Bryan Reynolds, catching the ball on a full sprint for the second out of the first inning.

Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz — who started on second base — was near third when McCarthy made the catch, so the 28-year-old continued to jog toward the infield, stepping on second for the final out.

It was the first unassisted double play by a left fielder since Jonny Gomes on July 31, 2013, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

The Rockies won the game 10-4.

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Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy follows the flight of his grand slam off New York Mets relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy, rear, is tagged out by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis attempting to score on a fielder's choice by Brett Sullivan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)