Jarren Duran’s 11th-inning grand slam lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday night at Marlins Park, taking a 2-0 lead in the four-game series. Jarren Duran’s grand slam in the top of the 11th broke open a tight game and powered Boston to its third straight win, improving the Red Sox to 73-59. The Marlins fell to 67-66 with the loss.
Red Sox: Duran Delivers, Gasper Provides Early Power
Jarren Duran was the hero, launching a grand slam in the 11th inning to turn a 3-3 tie into a 7-3 Boston lead. The blast capped a resilient night for the Red Sox offense, which had been held in check by Miami’s bullpen through nine innings. Mickey Gasper also starred, recording his first career two-homer game to provide early scoring for Boston. The Red Sox showed their ability to win in different ways, mixing timely hitting with late-game power. Manager Alex Cora’s club has now won consecutive games in Miami, including Monday’s 4-2 victory decided by Anthony Seigler’s go-ahead triple in the ninth.
Marlins: Bullpen Holds, But Extra Frames Prove Costly
Miami’s bullpen kept the game within reach through regulation, but the extra innings proved too much. The Marlins’ relief corps is shorthanded, with Pete Fairbanks (nerve irritation), Anthony Bender, and Max Meyer on the 15-day IL, and Ronny Henriquez and Adam Mazur on the 60-day. Despite the strain, Miami’s relievers matched Boston’s hitters until the 11th, when the floodgates opened. The Marlins’ offense managed three runs but couldn’t muster the extra push needed. Catcher Adley Rutschman, listed as day-to-day, did not appear to have a major impact, though his status remains a storyline for the series finale.
Turning Point: Duran’s 11th-Inning Grand Slam
With the game tied at 3-3 entering the 11th, Duran stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and delivered the decisive blow. The grand slam not only broke the tie but also gave Boston a comfortable cushion, allowing the Red Sox to close out the game. It was a stark contrast to the earlier innings, where both teams traded runs and the bullpens largely held. The Marlins had a chance to seize momentum in the bottom of the 10th but failed to push across a run, and Duran made them pay in the next half-inning.
What It Means
The Red Sox continue to build momentum in the AL East wild-card race, now sitting third in the division with a 73-59 record. Boston has won three straight and looks to complete a four-game sweep in Miami. The Marlins, meanwhile, remain third in the NL East at 67-66, and the loss stings as they look to stay in the postseason conversation. With the bullpen banged up, Miami faces an uphill battle in the series finale. Both teams are in the thick of their respective playoff races, making every game crucial as September approaches.
- Jarren Duran hit a grand slam in the 11th inning to break a 3-3 tie.
- Mickey Gasper recorded his first career two-homer game for Boston.
- Miami’s bullpen held through nine innings but surrendered four runs in the 11th.
- Pete Fairbanks remains on the IL with nerve irritation, further straining Miami’s relief corps.
- The Red Sox have won three straight and lead the series 2-0.
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