In a tense pitchers' duel at Fenway Park on Friday night, the Boston Red Sox escaped with a dramatic 2-1 walk-off win over the Miami Marlins, snapping a late-game deadlock with clutch execution. The story belonged to Roman Anthony, whose patience at the plate set the table for the decisive rally—drawing two walks, including one to lead off the ninth before scoring the winning run on Trevor Story's sharp single to left. Story (2-for-4) and Alex Bregman (1-for-3, RBI) delivered the only hits that mattered for Boston, while the bullpen held firm after Lucas Giolito (6.1 IP, 7 H, 1 ER) battled through traffic all night, striking out five.

The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara was electric early, fanning seven over six innings and surrendering just one run, but Miami's offense—led by Kyle Stowers (2-for-3) and Liam Hicks (2-for-4)—couldn't capitalize on seven hits scattered against Boston's staff. The loss stings deeper for the Marlins as their bullpen faltered in the ninth, with Josh Simpson issuing two critical walks before Aroldis Chapman (1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 K) slammed the door for Boston. The Red Sox, now riding momentum, look to build on their late-game heroics, while Miami must regroup after letting a winnable game slip away.