Game result and context
Miami Marlins defeat Boston Red Sox 4-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Miami Marlins secured a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on August 26, 2026. Ryan Gusto earned the win, while Sonny Gray took the loss as the Marlins held the Red Sox scoreless throughout the nine-inning contest.
Final result
The Miami Marlins defeated the Boston Red Sox with a final score of 4-0. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Marlins scored one run in the first inning, one in the second, and added two insurance runs in the eighth inning to finalize the score.
Key performances
Ryan Gusto earned the win for Miami, pitching 5.2 innings and striking out two batters while allowing no earned runs. Sonny Gray took the loss for Boston, pitching 5.0 innings with five strikeouts and two earned runs.
Javier Sanoja led the Marlins' offense with three hits in four at-bats and one RBI. Heriberto Hernández contributed two hits and one RBI, while Otto Lopez recorded two hits and scored two runs.
Jovani Morán provided 2.0 innings of scoreless relief for the Red Sox, striking out two.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Boston Red Sox hold a 73-60 record, placing them third in their division and second in the wild-card standings, 5.5 games ahead of the wild-card leader. Their elimination number stands at 24.
The Miami Marlins move to 68-66 on the season. They remain third in their division and fifth in the wild-card race, 4.0 games back. Their elimination number is 19, with a wild-card elimination number of 25.