The Boston Red Sox secured a 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, with Ceddanne Rafaela leading the charge by tripling, doubling, and driving in three runs. Pitcher Brayan Bello also delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run over 6 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox clinch their third consecutive win.
Rafael Devers and Masataka Yoshida contributed with two hits and two RBIs each, while key defensive plays from Jarren Duran and Rob Refsnyder prevented the Marlins from gaining momentum. The Red Sox took advantage of an off night for Miami starter Trevor Rogers, collecting five hits and three walks in the early innings to take control of the game.
After a brief scare from Jesús Sánchez’s RBI single in the first inning, the Red Sox steadily increased their lead with key hits from Devers and Yoshida. Yoshida’s RBI groundout in the seventh further solidified Boston’s position, paving the way for Devers’ run-scoring triple and Rafaela’s three-run double in the ninth to seal the win.
The game also featured a special appearance from Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, who threw the ceremonial first pitch. With Red Sox manager Alex Cora providing updates on pitcher Liam Hendriks’ recovery from elbow surgery, the team looks ahead to their upcoming series finale against the Marlins with RHP Nick Pivetta on the mound.
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