Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2 in Miami

The Miami Marlins fell 4-2 to the Boston Red Sox as their aggressive baserunning and clutch hitting again fell short, leaving a string of missed scoring opportunities despite Sandy Alcantara delivering seven strong innings with one run allowed. Alcantara has been among MLB’s elite since returning from surgery, posting a 1.99 ERA over his last 10 starts, but the Marlins’ offense went 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 14, undermining his efforts. Manager Clayton McCullough emphasized the need to stay aggressive and learn from the costly baserunning misplays, including a close play at home and a potential misread by a batter, as the team looks to improve in tight games late in the season. The bullpen faltered in relief after Alcantara’s exit, allowing the decisive runs in the eighth and ninth, capped by Anthony Seigler’s go-ahead triple and Nick Sogard’s insurance hit. Boston extended its winning streak and tightened its wild-card hopes, while Miami remained short on timely hits despite Alcantara’s continued dominance on the mound.