The Boston Red Sox came from behind to beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Monday, August 24, 2026, at loanDepot park in Miami. Boston trailed by a run at some point before rallying for four total, handing Miami the loss in nine innings. Erik Miller picked up the win out of the bullpen, Pete Fairbanks took the loss for Miami, and Aroldis Chapman nailed down the save. The victory was a road win the Sox had to earn, and they delivered.

Red Sox Offense Gets It Done Late Against Marlins Bullpen

Boston's offense leaned on timely hitting rather than big innings. Jarren Duran went 2-for-4 and was on base throughout the night, doing his part at the top of the order. Mickey Gasper was the most efficient bat in the lineup, going 2-for-2 with an RBI — a .500 clip on the night that gave Boston production when it needed it most.

On the Miami side, Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernández each went 2-for-4, keeping the Marlins in it. Lopez drove in one of Miami's two runs. But when the Sox bullpen tightened the screws, Miami couldn't answer.

Starting Pitching and Bullpen: How the Game Unfolded

Ranger Suárez started for Boston and worked five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out four. He kept Miami close enough, but the walk total kept things messy. Brayan Bello followed for two innings, allowing one earned run on two hits and two walks. Neither starter dominated, but they combined to hand a manageable game to the pen.

That's where Erik Miller came in and changed things. The left-hander worked a clean inning, allowing two hits but surrendering no runs — and more importantly, he picked up the win. Aroldis Chapman closed the door in the ninth, allowing one hit and striking out one for his save. That's the kind of late-game execution that wins road games.

Miami's pitching story was messier. Sandy Alcantara was excellent through seven innings — six strikeouts, one earned run, six hits allowed — but the Marlins bullpen couldn't hold the lead. Josh Ekness gave up a run in the eighth, and then things unraveled quickly. Pete Fairbanks recorded no outs, walked a batter, and surrendered a run. Tyler Zuber allowed two hits and a run in a third of an inning. Cade Gibson finally steadied things with two-thirds of a scoreless inning, but the damage was done.

Turning Point: Miami's Bullpen Collapses in the Late Innings

Alcantara gave Miami every reason to win this game. Seven innings, one earned run — that's a quality start in any context. But once he was pulled, the Marlins burned through four relievers who combined to allow three runs in roughly two innings of work. The Sox tagged Fairbanks for the decisive damage, turning a deficit into a lead they wouldn't give back. Chapman made sure of that in the ninth.

What's Next for Boston

  • The Red Sox continue their road trip following this win in Miami.
  • Boston's bullpen showed both vulnerability — Bello's two walks, the Ekness run — and resilience with Miller and Chapman delivering when it counted.
  • Duran's consistent presence at the top of the order and Gasper's efficiency off the bench will be performances to watch as the regular season rolls on.