The Miami Marlins head to Fenway Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a 4:10 PM ET interleague battle with the Boston Red Sox. Miami is looking to play spoiler against a Boston squad fighting for a Wild Card spot in the American League.
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Team Analysis
Miami Marlins
Miami’s season has been a grind, but there have been bright spots, particularly on the pitching side. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has provided energy when healthy, and Jesús Sánchez is emerging as a steady bat in the middle of the order. The Marlins’ offense has been streaky, and they’ll need timely hitting to keep pace with Boston’s lineup at Fenway.
Boston Red Sox
Boston remains firmly in the postseason race, driven by a mix of young talent and veteran consistency. Rafael Devers continues to anchor the lineup with power and clutch hitting, while Jarren Duran’s speed has been a difference-maker at the top of the order. The Sox have been tough to beat at home, and the offense tends to elevate against right-handed pitching.
Recent Form
- Marlins: 3-7 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.6 runs per game.
- Red Sox: 6-4 in their last 10 games, averaging 5.2 runs per game.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Hand | W-L | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | Cal Quantrill | RHP | 6-9 | 4.41 |
| Red Sox | Brayan Bello | RHP | 11-7 | 3.84 |
Cal Quantrill (MIA) – A contact-oriented pitcher who relies on inducing ground balls, Quantrill must work ahead in counts to avoid giving Boston’s sluggers extra chances.
Brayan Bello (BOS) – One of Boston’s young stars on the mound, Bello has shown excellent command of his changeup and fastball combination. He’s been particularly effective at home, limiting hard contact and working deep into games.
Key Players to Watch
- MIA: Jazz Chisholm Jr. – Can change a game with both his bat and his speed.
- MIA: Josh Bell – A power threat who can exploit Fenway’s short right-field dimensions.
- BOS: Rafael Devers – The heart of Boston’s offense, driving in runs consistently.
- BOS: Jarren Duran – A table-setter who can pressure pitchers with his base-stealing ability.
Prediction
Boston has the advantage in both pitching and lineup depth, and Bello’s recent form at Fenway makes the Red Sox tough to beat in this spot. Miami will need early runs to shift the momentum, but the Red Sox bullpen and late-inning hitting give them the edge.
Final Score Prediction: Red Sox 5, Marlins 2
Best Bets
- Red Sox -1.5 Run Line – Bello’s dominance at home plus Boston’s offensive firepower make this appealing.
- Under 9 Runs – Bello can suppress Miami’s scoring, and Fenway’s conditions may favor pitchers in this one.
- Rafael Devers to Record an RBI – A strong matchup against Quantrill with runners on base.
