Fenway Park
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Hitting from the same side that Janson Junk throws from, Alex Bregman encounters a tough challenge in today's game. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Janson Junk will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Story in today's matchup. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Romy Gonzalez is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card in this matchup. Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Batting from the same side that Janson Junk throws from, Romy Gonzalez will have a disadvantage today. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. As a switch-hitter who bats worse from the 0 side of the dish, Xavier Edwards will be at a disadvantage batting from his bad side against Garrett Crochet in this game. The Boston Red Sox infield defense profiles as the 3rd-strongest out of all the teams today. Xavier Edwards is an extreme groundball hitter and matches up with the strong infield defense of Boston (#3-best of the day). Playing on the road generally diminishes hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Xavier Edwards in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Sanoja in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Javier Sanoja has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.
Otto Lopez's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Otto Lopez is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.
Built just 16 feet above sea level, Fenway Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to less offense. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins. Miami's #1-ranked outfield defense of all teams on the slate today poses a formidable challenge for Roman Anthony, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.
Jakob Marsee has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (80% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Fenway Park grades out as the #4 stadium in baseball for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field fences among all stadiums are found in Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Derek Hill in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. Fenway Park has the shallowest left field dimensions among all stadiums. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats.
The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Eric Wagaman will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Garrett Crochet in today's game. Eric Wagaman hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 3rd-shallowest CF fences today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Agustin Ramirez in the 75th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Agustin Ramirez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. Fenway Park has the shallowest left field dimensions among all stadiums. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
Dane Myers's BABIP ability is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Dane Myers will have the handedness advantage against Garrett Crochet in today's game.
Fenway Park grades out as the #4 stadium in baseball for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field fences among all stadiums are found in Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Abraham Toro will hold that advantage today.
Heriberto Hernandez is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 55% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Heriberto Hernandez will have the handedness advantage over Garrett Crochet in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average skill. The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Ceddanne Rafaela hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 3rd-shallowest CF fences today.
The #4 stadium in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Fenway Park. Fenway Park has the shallowest left field dimensions among all stadiums. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Carlos Narvaez will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Last Meeting ( Aug 16, 2025 ) Miami 5, Boston 7
The Boston Red Sox will have ace Garrett Crochet on the mound Sunday afternoon when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins.
Trevor Story's ninth-inning single with the bases loaded handed Boston a 2-1 victory on Friday night. Story then hit a three-run home run in Boston's 7-5 triumph Saturday. He had two hits in each game.
Story also extended his franchise record for consecutive stolen bases in a season by swiping his 22nd base in as many attempts during Saturday's win. Story has 19 home runs this year, seven of which are three-run shots.
"It's been a great season (for Story), let's put it that way," Boston manager Alex Cora said. "He had one bad month. He's been very consistent in everything: running the bases, hitting the ball hard, driving in runs, playing great defense, leading the group. ... Couldn't be more proud."
Crochet, a left-hander, is coming off his worst outing of the season. He gave up five runs (all earned) on seven hits in four innings of a 7-6 road loss to Houston on Monday. Crochet (13-5, 2.48 ERA) is 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA over 4 2/3 innings in two career appearances (one start) against Miami.
Righty Janson Junk (6-2, 4.06) is the Marlins' scheduled starter. It will be his first career appearance against the Red Sox.
Boston had a 7-2 lead entering the ninth inning Saturday, but Miami scored three runs in its final at-bat and had the tying run at the plate.
"Great fight," Miami manager Clayton McCullough said Saturday. "I'm not even going to say that it was an encouraging sign because that's why these guys have shown throughout the entirety of the season is that they don't give in. I appreciate that they're going to fight in every at-bat until the last out is made. Great to see us finish the way we did, getting the tying run to the plate and having to get (Boston closer Aroldis Chapman) into the game.
"Disappointed that we weren't able to come through with a win today, but very proud of how our guys on the mound and at the plate continued to play this one out. ... To be able to finish the way we did was good for our club."
Cora said because Chapman has pitched in back-to-back games, he will not be available Sunday.
"It's not perfect," Cora said. "(Chapman) came in, did his job (his 22nd save). And, hopefully, we can do it better the next time.
"We needed him there. We won the game. We won the series, and (Sunday) we got the big boy on the mound, so somebody else has to step up."
Miami All-Star left fielder Kyle Stowers didn't play Saturday after feeling tightness in his left side during Friday night's game. McCullough said Stowers has a Grade 1 strain.
"He's going to go on the (injured list)," McCullough said. "It's going to be several weeks. Not sure of the full extent of the timeline, but it's going to be an IL placement for Kyle.
"Injuries are an unfortunate part of our sport, and no one is going to feel sorry for us as we get going and moving along. We still have a very tough and resilient crew and a talented crew in there."
Boston has won 16 of its last 18 home games.
--Field Level Media
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