MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (58-64) vs. Boston Red Sox (67-56)

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Game Overview

  • First Pitch: 4:10 PM EDT
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston
  • Broadcast: NESN (Boston), FDSFL (Miami)
  • Series: Red Sox lead 1–0
  • Red Sox implied win probability: 64.5%
  • Marlins implied win probability: 40%

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterW–LERAWHIPK
Red SoxBrayan Bello8–63.251.2995
MarlinsCal Quantrill4–95.091.3580
  • Bello has been steady at home; Quantrill struggles with consistency

Recent Form

TeamLast 10 GamesBatting AvgERARun Diff
Red Sox5–5.2523.93+16
Marlins3–7.2595.86–8

Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

  • Jarren Duran: 31 doubles, 12 triples, 12 HR, 65 RBI
  • Alex Bregman: 12-for-35, 3 doubles, 2 HR, 7 RBI (last 10 games)

Miami Marlins

  • Otto Lopez: 16 doubles, 11 HR, 56 RBI
  • Graham Pauley: 8-for-24, 3 HR (last 10 games)

Injury Report

Boston Red Sox

  • Key injuries: Luis Guerrero (elbow), Tanner Houck (flexor), Triston Casas (knee), Patrick Sandoval (elbow), among others

Miami Marlins

  • Key injuries: Jesus Tinoco (forearm), Max Meyer (hip), Braxton Garrett (elbow), Connor Norby (wrist)

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  9.5

Boston Red Sox                 – 182

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

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