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Sanoja, Gusto Help Marlins Beat Red Sox 4-0 to Avoid Series Sweep
Javier Sanoja had three hits and Ryan Gusto allowed four hits as Miami used early offense and strong pitching to blank Boston.
On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak and avoiding a series sweep.
Boston's defense struggled with four errors that allowed Miami to score crucial runs, while starter Ryan Gusto limited the Red Sox to four hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Javier Sanoja recorded three hits and an RBI for Miami, while Otto Lopez scored two runs and stole two bases; Boston starter Sonny Gray allowed two runs over five innings.
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said, "We had some sloppy play," after the loss dropped Boston to 73-60 before their series against the New York Yankees.
The team travels to the Bronx on Friday for a series against the New York Yankees, where Red Sox set-up man Garrett Whitlock believes he will be ready to pitch this weekend.
MIAMI (AP) — Javier Sanoja connected three hits and drove a race, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four unstoppable in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins whitewashed the Red Sox Wednesday 4-0.