Harper became the eighth active player to reach the milestone after sending Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito's pitch 439 feet, his longest and hardest hit of the season.

PHILADELPHIA — Shortly after scoring on one of the Red Sox’ biggest swings of the season, rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer left Wednesday’s game due to injury. The team said he’s dealing with “right wrist discomfort” but it’s unclear if it’s anything serious.

He became the first Red Sox player — ever — to strike out four times in consecutive games, doing so Monday and Tuesday.

It’s Wednesday, July 23 and the Red Sox (54-49) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (58-43). Lucas Giolito is slated to take the mound for Boston against Jesús Luzardo for Philadelphia. The Phillies held the Red Sox to one run and held onto a 4-1 victory to follow up the 3-2 win in extra innings on Monday.

The Boston Red Sox skipper made his stance on the San Francisco Giants and their franchise slugger very clear.

The Boston Red Sox enter play on Wednesday at 54-49 and in possession of the third and final wild card spot in the American League, but fans are still intereste

All the good feelings about the Boston Red Sox and their 10-game win streak ahead of the All-Star break are fading. The team has now lost four of five out of the break, and its offense has gone quiet once again.

The Boston Red Sox are likely planning for the trade deadline and postseason. However, Alex Cora already has one eye on free agency.