Game result and context
Boston Red Sox defeat Miami Marlins 4-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
Boston scored two runs in the ninth inning to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Miami 4-2. The Red Sox move to 72-59 on the season, while the Marlins fall to 67-65.
Final result
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Miami Marlins with a final score of 4-2 on August 24, 2026. The game remained competitive through eight innings before Boston pulled ahead in the final frame.
With this result, the Boston Red Sox hold a record of 72-59. The Miami Marlins move to 67-65 following the loss.
How the game changed
The contest was tied 2-2 entering the ninth inning. Boston broke the deadlock by scoring two runs in the top of the ninth to take a 4-2 lead. Miami was unable to respond in the bottom half of the inning, allowing Boston to secure the win.
Miami initially took the lead in the second inning, but Boston tied the game in the fifth. The Marlins regained a one-run advantage in the seventh, only for Boston to tie it again in the eighth before the decisive ninth-inning rally.
Key performances
Sandy Alcantara provided a strong outing for the Marlins, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out six batters. Otto Lopez contributed offensively for Miami, recording two hits and one RBI in four at-bats.
For Boston, Ranger Suarez pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out four. Mickey Gasper went 2-for-2 with an RBI, while Anthony Seigler and Nick Sogard each added an RBI to support the Red Sox offense.
Season and playoff context
This game is part of the 2026 regular season. It marks the first game of a three-game series between the two clubs. Neither team is currently engaged in a playoff series, as this matchup is a standard regular-season contest.