Again!? Red Sox Unbelievably Called For Another Catcher’s Interference

Citizens Bank Park is starting to become a hellscape for Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez.

Narváez, who was called for catcher’s interference on the final play of Monday’s walk-off loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, got hit with the same infraction just one night later, leading to another chaotic moment on the diamond.

Narváez’s first infraction was called after his glove interfered with the check swing of Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa, which is the most common application of the admittedly rarely invoked rule. Narváez’s second infraction was totally different, as he was penalized for stepping in front of home plate before the completion of a pitch — looking to position himself as Bryce Harper looked to steal home plate.

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn’t have much of an argument after being informed of the rule by umpires, which goes with him response to the original infraction just one night prior.

It’s just been one of those weeks for Narváez, who is breezing past his previous high mark for number of games played in a single season. The Red Sox might want to take him off his feet after the series of unfortunate events, but you could also argue its just that, a series of unfortunate events.

Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh, who was in the box at the time of the infraction, bailed and never made an attempt at swinging. Boston could have argued that the rule wasn’t being enforced correctly, though it wouldn’t have mattered because Harper was safe on the steal.

If anything, the two-time MVP should be asking for a rule reversal.

Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts was also called for a balk on the play, for those of you keeping score at home.

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