It’s the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- TV Channels: NESN, NBCSP
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox on May 12, 2026
You can watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies live on NESN channel 628 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Philadelphia Phillies (19-22) at Boston Red Sox (17-23) — Game Preview
Zack Wheeler returns for Philadelphia with a 3.12 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP across his first three starts. Kyle Schwarber is sitting on 16 home runs and 27 RBIs and remains the most feared bat in the Phillies order. Cristopher Sanchez has been the rotation’s best arm at 2.11 with 67 strikeouts in just over six starts. Boston is leaning on Wilyer Abreu, who is hitting .295 with a .473 slug, while Willson Contreras has provided much-needed pop with eight homers despite playing through a hand bruise. Connelly Early has steadied the rotation at 3.16 and gives Boston a counter when the offense goes quiet.
Regional Coverage
NESN, NBCSP
League Packages
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Today?
The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox?
You can watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox — Team Stats
| Philadelphia Phillies | Boston Red Sox | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 19-22 | 17-23 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Brandon Marsh — .353 | Wilyer Abreu — .295 |
| HR leader | Kyle Schwarber — 16 | Willson Contreras — 8 |
| RBI leader | Kyle Schwarber — 27 | Willson Contreras — 23 |
| ERA leader | Cristopher Sanchez — 2.11 | Connelly Early — 3.16 |
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Schwarber — LF. 16 home runs, 27 RBIs, .227 average. The Phillies’ biggest power threat. Schwarber is rolling in this stretch and his swing can change a game in one pitch.
Zack Wheeler — SP. 3.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 18 strikeouts in 17.1 innings. Wheeler is the Phillies’ ace and a matchup problem for every lineup. Boston will need to capitalize early or it gets very hard.
Boston Red Sox
Wilyer Abreu — RF. .295 average, .377 OBP, .473 slug. Abreu is the most balanced bat in the Boston order right now. He works counts and punishes mistakes.
Connelly Early — SP. 3.16 ERA, 39 strikeouts. Early is not listed as the starter tonight, but he has been one of Boston’s steadier rotation arms so far.
Injury Report: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
Zach Pop (RP) — 15-day IL, right calf strain
Kyle Backhus (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Max Lazar (RP) — 60-day IL, left oblique strain
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras (1B) — day-to-day, right hand bruise
Roman Anthony (LF) — 10-day IL, right wrist sprain
Danny Coulombe (RP) — 15-day IL, neck spasms
Tanner Houck (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Johan Oviedo (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow strain
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