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Jarren Duran Hits Grand Slam in 11th Inning, Red Sox Sink Marlins
Mickey Gasper hit two home runs and Alec Gamboa earned his first major league win as Boston won its fifth straight.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran hit a grand slam in the 11th inning on Tuesday to lift Boston to a 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. The win extended the Red Sox's winning streak to five consecutive games.
Red Sox catcher Mickey Gasper fueled the offense with two solo home runs in his first career multi-homer game. Since his call-up on Aug. 17, Gasper has posted a 1.954 OPS, proving his value to the roster.
Payton Tolle, Red Sox pitcher, carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning, while Alec Gamboa tossed 1 1/3 hitless innings for his first major league win. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said, "There was a lot of stuff going on for both sides, back and forth."
With losses by the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the Red Sox gained ground in both the AL East and AL Wild Card standings. Boston improved to 73-59, having won nine of their last 12 games.
Within the next week, the Red Sox expect to welcome back infielders Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, along with outfielder Roman Anthony, from injury. These returns may force tough roster decisions for the organization.