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Boston Red Sox extend winning streak with victories over Miami Marlins
The Boston Red Sox have secured a series of victories against the Miami Marlins, highlighted by dramatic late-game performances. In an 11th-inning thriller, Jarren Duran hit a 412-foot grand slam to propel Boston to a 7-3 win, following a previous 4-2 victory where Anthony Seigler delivered a decisive ninth-inning triple. Mickey Gasper has also emerged as a key contributor, recording his first career two-homer game during the recent stretch.
Despite the Red Sox's offensive surge and comeback momentum, the Marlins' pitching remains notable. Sandy Alcantara delivered his 21st quality start of the season, though he received minimal run support in the losses. On the mound for Boston, Aroldis Chapman recorded his 30th save of the season, joining Mariano Rivera as a select group of Latin American pitchers with such marks.
The Red Sox's recent success has created roster challenges for interim manager Chad Tracy, as high-performing utility players like Gasper and Seigler may complicate the return of injured or recalled players such as Roman Anthony and Trevor Story.
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Anthony Seigler · Aroldis Chapman · Boston Red Sox · Jarren Duran · Miami Marlins · Mickey Gasper · Ranger Suárez · San Francisco Giants · Sandy Alcántara