Don't overlook this positive development before Red Sox's strange loss to Phillies

Jul 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler (0) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn ImagesThe Boston Red Sox had a chance to win their July 21 series-opening game against the Philadelphia Phillies when it went to the 10th inning tied 2-2. Boston failed to score in the top of the frame, and the Phillies threatened with jammed bases after Jordan Hicks walked Otto Kemp and intentionally walked Sox killer Max Kepler.

Edmundo Sosa followed, and he didn't even have to swing to plate the winning run. Sosa began to swing at the fifth…