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Marlins shut out Red Sox 4-0 to avoid series sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Marlins shut out Red Sox 4-0 to avoid series sweep

Summary

The Miami Marlins defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday at home, preventing a series sweep. Ryan Gusto pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just four hits and earning his first win since July. Javier Sanoja contributed three hits and an RBI, while Otto López stole two bases and scored twice. Boston's Sonny Gray struggled, giving up two runs over five innings and suffered from the team's four errors. The Red Sox's star catcher Audley Rutschman missed his second consecutive game due to elbow irritation. Miami will face the Washington Nationals next, while Boston prepares for a four-game series against the New York Yankees starting Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Gusto earns his first win since July 30, 2025.
•Marlins score three runs in the eighth inning.
•Boston commits four errors in the game.
•Rutschman sits out again for Boston due to injury.
•Marlins next face the Nationals; Red Sox play Yankees.

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1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Sanoja, Gusto help Marlins beat Red Sox 4-0 to avoid series sweep

What they're saying

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Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night. Gusto (1-3) walked three, struck out two and hit two batters for his first victory since July 30, 2025. Otto López singled twice and stole two bases, while Heriberto Hernández had two hits and an RBI to help the Marlins avoid a sweep in the three-game series.
— Yahoo Sports

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