Rafaela doubles and triples Bello allows a run over 6 2 3 innings to help Red Sox beat Marlins 7-2
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled doubled and drove in three runs Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2 3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night
Dak Standard for himself high despite contract
MIAMI -- — Ceddanne Rafaela tripled, doubled and drove in three runs, Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night.
Rafael Devers and Masataka Yoshida each had two hits and two RBI to help the Red Sox win their third straight after a three-game slide.
“We’re getting better as a team, as a whole,” Devers said. “We’re playing better defense. We’re running the bases aggressively. Those are things that are helping us to be where we are."
In his first start since June 25, Bello (8-5) gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out seven. The right-hander’s previous turn was skipped to help him overcome a difficult stretch, when he dropped three of four decisions.
“It feels good to be able to have a successful start,” Bello said. “All the work that we did paid off,”
Bello settled down after allowing three hits to Miami’s first four batters. He scattered four singles the remainder of his outing.
“I kept attacking the batters — that was the biggest adjustment,” Bello said. “That’s one of the things I haven’t done since the beginning of the year.”
Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran and left fielder Rob Refsnyder robbed Miami’s Josh Bell of extra base hits with standout defensive plays. Duran ran and tracked down Bell’s drive at the wall in the sixth, and Refsnyder dove to catch a line drive in the eighth.
Boston capitalized on an ineffective outing by Miami starter Trevor Rogers (1-9) with five hits and three walks through the first three innings. Run-scoring singles from Devers and Yoshida in the third erased an early deficit and put Boston ahead 2-1.
“We did a good job putting up long at-bats,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “To get to the bullpen so early, that’s what we try to do. We grind it today.”
Yoshida’s RBI groundout in the seventh made it 3-1. The Red Sox broke it open on Devers’ run-scoring triple and Rafaela’s three-run double in the ninth. It was Devers’ fourth triple of the season and 11th of his career.
“I don’t really like those, I weigh over 200 pounds and for me to run from home to third base it gets me a little tired,” Devers said about the triples. “Right now I’m going straight to bed.”
Rogers was lifted after three innings and 84 pitches, ending his string of three consecutive starts of at least six innings.
“I actually thought it was maybe his best stuff of the year,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “Unfortunately, the line definitely doesn’t show that. The walks hurt him, no doubt.”
The Marlins struck quickly against Bello with Jesús Sánchez’s RBI single in the first.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game. Ward transferred to Miami after two successful seasons at Washington State, where he passed for 6,966 yards and 48 touchdowns.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: RHP Liam Hendriks (elbow surgery) threw the first of three scheduled bullpen sessions Wednesday. Cora said Hendriks threw only fastballs. Hendriks, who is traveling with the club, will throw Friday and Sunday in New York.
Marlins: Optioned RHP Valente Bellozo to Jacksonville and recalled Anthony Maldonado from the Triple-A club. ... OF Nick Gordon (illness) and INF Otto López (back) missed their second consecutive games.
UP NEXT
RHP Nick Pivetta (4-5, 4.52) will start the series finale for the Red Sox on Thursday, The Marlins will go with RHP Kyle Tyler (3.38).
------
A previous version of this report was corrected to show that Rob Refsnyder made a diving catch for Miami in the eighth inning.
------
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
Angel City FC has been fined 200 000 and deducted three points in the 2024 standings after a National Women s Soccer League investigation uncovered salary cap violations the league announced Thursday
Brian Cashman appreciates that World Series titles are expected from the New York Yankees not just hoped for
["Every word from Arne Slot's press conference ahead of Crystal Palace v \nLiverpool? Read a full transcript from Arne Slot's press conference ahead of \nLiverpool's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.","Arne Slot exclusive: Liverpool boss reveals style influences after \nrecord-breaking start - 'I don't look up to anyone'? Liverpool's new manager, Arne Slot, appears to have settled in well at \nAnfield as he prepares for Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace.","Arne Slot disagrees with Jurgen Klopp's view of 12:30 kick-offs and insists \nhe'd be a 'STUPID manager' if he s? Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace on Saturday \nafternoon; Arne Slot is set for his first 12.30pm kick-off after a","Slott: This question is getting boring, we'll be ready tomorrow? Liverpool coach Arne Slot appeared in a press conference to talk about \ntomorrow's match against Crystal Palace in the seventh round of the","Choc Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich - MYVIRGINKITCHEN? Five wild boars are spotted 'on a night out' - strolling past a town centre \npub. The group of feral pigs are seen trotting near The Golden","'Then I'm a really stupid manager...' Liverpool boss Arne Slot shuts down \nJurgen Klopp complaint? Arne Slot believes played down the suggestion that playing at 12.30pm on a \nSaturday hinders a team's chances of winning as he gears up for","Liverpool boss Slot takes dig at Klopp over early kickoff complaints: I'd \nbe STUPID!? Liverpool boss Arne Slot appeared to take a swipe at predecessor Jurgen \nKlopp over the Premier League's 12:30pm kickoffs.","Everything Arne Slot said about Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk \nand Trent Alexander-Arnold? Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of Liverpool's trip to face Crystal \nPalace in the dreaded 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday. Advertisement.","(Video) Arne Slot\u2019s comments on 12:30 kick-offs will raise many eyebrows of \nLiverpool fans? Arne Slot is preparing for his first 12:30 kick-off since the opening day \nof the season and he had some interesting comments about playing","Arne Slot sharp comment to TNT Sports presenter before Crystal Palace vs \nLiverpool speaks volumes? Arne Slot will accept nothing besides perfection at Liverpool, and made \nsure to reiterate that point ahead of his team's battle with Crystal","Preview: Espanyol vs. Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups? Mallorca will be aiming to make it four straight wins in Spain's top flight \nwhen they continue their 2024-25 campaign with a clash against","Where to Watch Espanyol vs. RCD Mallorca: TV Channel, Start Time and Live \nStream? The sixth-place club in LaLiga, RCD Mallorca, visits 17th-place Espanyol on \nSaturday at 8:00 AM ET.","Espanyol vs Mallorca Prediction, 10\/5\/2024 La Liga Soccer Pick, Tips and \nOdds? Espanyol will play Mallorca at 8:00 AM EST on Saturday, October 5, 2024. \nThe goalkeepers who are expected to start are Joan Garcia Espanyol","Espanyol vs. Mallorca Prediction by Proven Computer Model [10\/5\/2024]? Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Espanyol vs. Mallorca La Liga \ngame on October 5, 2024 is featured below.","Espanyol vs. Mallorca (Oct 5, 2024) Pregame? Pregame analysis and predictions of the Espanyol vs. Mallorca Spanish \nLaliga game to be played on October 5, 2024 on ESPN.","Preview: Espanyol vs. Mallorca - Prediction, Team News, Lineups? In an intriguing La Liga clash set for Saturday afternoon, Espanyol will \ntake to the field against Mallorca at the RCDE Stadium,","Watch Espanyol vs. RCD Mallorca Online: Live Stream, Start Time? Discover how to live stream and get game time information for the LaLiga \nmatchup between Espanyol and RCD Mallorca.","Espanyol vs. Mallorca Prediction, Odds, La Liga Picks [10\/5\/2024]? Espanyol will square off with RCD Mallorca in La Liga action at Stage Front \nStadium on Saturday, beginning at 8:00AM ET. Based on the latest"]
Slott: This question is getting boring, we'll be ready tomorrow? Liverpool coach Arne Slot appeared in a press conference to talk about
tomorrow's match against Crystal Palace in the seventh round of the
Everything Arne Slot said about Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk
and Trent Alexander-Arnold? Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of Liverpool's trip to face Crystal
Palace in the dreaded 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday. Advertisement.Where to Watch Espanyol vs. RCD Mallorca: TV Channel, Start Time and Live
Stream? The sixth-place club in LaLiga, RCD Mallorca, visits 17th-place Espanyol on
Saturday at 8:00 AM ET.
Preview: Espanyol vs. Mallorca - Prediction, Team News, Lineups? In an intriguing La Liga clash set for Saturday afternoon, Espanyol will
take to the field against Mallorca at the RCDE Stadium,