Red Sox drop series finale to Marlins before massive set in New York
The Red Sox took care of business by securing the series win in Miami Tuesday night. As a result, Boston kept Adley Rutschman and Willson Contreras off their feet Wednesday night as the Marlins, still in the NL Wild Card race, salvaged the finale with a 4-0 final. While the four errors on the night […]
The Boston Red Sox faced the Miami Marlins in a crucial series finale on August 26, 2026, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. The Red Sox emerged victorious, securing a 4-0 win in the final game. Adley Rutschman and Willson Contreras were rested for the night, as the Marlins, still in the NL Wild Card race, aimed to salvage the series. The match saw four errors, a minor concern after recent occurrences, but this issue is expected to be addressed.
Sonny Gray, the Red Sox's starting pitcher, secured his 17th win of the season. He pitched well, allowing only two earned runs on seven hits while striking out five Marlins in five innings. However, the team's failure to score runs proved insufficient to win the game. Despite this, Gray's performance was commendable.
The Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in New York starting on Wednesday. Patrick Sandoval, Jake Bennett, and Ranger Suarez will take the mound against the Yankees, who are pushing for the top Wild Card spot. The Red Sox will determine their starting lineup for the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader. As of Wednesday, the Red Sox trailed the Yankees by just 1.5 games for the top Wild Card spot.
The four-game series starting on Wednesday will be crucial in determining the potential host of a first-round rematch in October.
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