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The Boston Red Sox secured a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday evening, with Anthony Seigler emerging as the unlikely catalyst for the triumph. In the ninth inning, Seigler delivered a crucial triple that put the Red Sox ahead, followed by Nick Sogard’s run-scoring single that provided additional insurance. The win marked Boston’s fourth consecutive victory and improved the team’s record to 72-59, continuing momentum from their recent sweep of the San Francisco Giants.
Seigler’s performance was particularly notable given his limited offensive contributions throughout the season, entering the game with just 12 RBIs. Despite the Red Sox struggling with runners in scoring position and stranding 10 baserunners, Seigler’s two-out blast in the ninth inning proved decisive. Mickey Gasper also contributed significantly, reaching base four times with two hits and two walks, while Jarren Duran added two hits and scored Boston’s opening run.
The contest featured a back-and-forth pattern, with Miami scoring first on Otto Lopez’s sacrifice fly in the second inning. Boston answered in the fifth when Gasper drove home Duran with a double. The Marlins retook the lead in the seventh, but the Red Sox tied the game in the eighth as Wilyer Abreu scored on a wild pitch. Miami managed nine hits but struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-17 in those situations and leaving 13 runners stranded.
Boston’s pitching staff proved effective despite surrendering opportunities, with Ranger Suárez allowing one run over five innings and Aroldis Chapman securing the ninth inning. The Red Sox will seek their fifth consecutive win in Tuesday’s series continuation.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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