Miami Marlins vs Boston Red Sox

The game hinged in the sixth inning. Down 2-0, the Red Sox finally mounted a threat — Andruw Monasterio was hit by a pitch, and Jarren Duran singled with two outs, ending Gusto's night. Reliever Victor Vodnik entered and struck out Anthony Seigler to snuff the rally, then delivered a perfect seventh. Boston never threatened again.

Ryan Gusto, RHP, Marlins — Player of the Match Gusto (1-3) earned his first victory since July 30, 2025, limiting Boston to four hits and three walks while striking out two over 5 2/3 shutout frames. He lowered his season ERA to 3.98 with his strongest start of the year.

Javier Sanoja, IF, Marlins Three hits, one RBI and a run scored from the top of the order. Sanoja consistently found gaps against Gray and the Boston bullpen.

Otto López, IF, Marlins Two hits, two stolen bases and two runs scored, manufacturing runs in the second and eighth innings.

Victor Vodnik, RHP, Marlins Struck out Seigler to end the sixth with runners on, then pitched a perfect seventh — the bridge that preserved the shutout.

The Marlins out-hit Boston 10-5 and committed zero errors to Boston's four — a decisive gap in a game decided by four runs. The four Boston errors (two throwing, two fielding) led directly to three unearned runs. Miami's 10 hits generated only four runs (they stranded 10 baserunners), but with the Red Sox self-destructing defensively, it was enough. Gusto's 5 2/3 innings matched his longest outing of 2026 and marked his first scoreless start this season.

Boston's Sonny Gray saw his bid to become MLB's first 17-game winner denied. He remains 16-4 with a 2.98 ERA.

The Marlins improved to 68-66, holding third place in the NL East, and avoided dropping three straight at home. The Red Sox fell to 73-60, still third in the AL East, and saw their five-game winning streak end. Boston's four-error night was its sloppiest defensive performance of the season, a red flag as they push for a Wild Card berth with six weeks remaining.

Attendance at loanDepot Park was 17,472 with a game time of 2:38.

Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday, August 28. The Marlins had not announced a starter at the time of writing.

Boston Red Sox travel to New York for a four-game series against the Yankees starting Friday, August 28. LHP Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 4.54) is slated to start the opener.

A textbook shutdown start from Gusto and aggressive small-ball from the Marlins' lineup turned a potential sweep into a crisp win. Boston's four-error meltdown masked a solid outing from Gray, but the Red Sox need their defence to tighten for the stretch run. Miami, quietly, have now won four of seven against AL East opponents this season.