Boston Red Sox tops Miami Marlins 4-2
Game Summary
Boston Red Sox defeated Miami Marlins 4-2.
Key Players
Nick Sogard led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 1-for-5, 1 RBI. Boston Red Sox reliever Erik Miller threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and earned the win.
Otto Lopez led Miami Marlins's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara threw 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Boston Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 4 BB (93 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 2.25).
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (102 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.86 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 K (ERA 13.50).
Hitting Analysis
Boston Red Sox: 7 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.206). 3 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Jarren Duran (2-for-4).
Cleanup cold: Willson Contreras (0-for-4), Adley Rutschman (0-for-5). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Miami Marlins: 7 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.259). Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Otto Lopez (2-for-4), Heriberto Hernández (2-for-4).