Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins Picks and Prediction for Tuesday August 25 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 08/25/2026, 12:10 AM ET

Red Sox Preview

The Tuesday MLB schedule will get started with an interleague matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Marlins from LoanDepot Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Red Sox (72-59) have won eight of their last 11 games and are sitting in second place in the American League Wild Card standings. Last night, 2B Anthony Siegler delivered an RBI triple and scored a run in the ninth inning to lift Boston to a 4-2 road victory against Miami.

Twenty-three year old left-hander Payton Tolle (8-6 3.08 ERA) has been a major part of Boston’s second half turnaround. Through 120 innings of work, Tolle ranks 36th in the majors with 134 strikeouts and owns a sparkling 1.08 WHIP.

Marlins Preview

The Miami Marlins have won 41 of their first 67 home games and are 4.5 games back in the race for the final National League Wild Card spot. During Monday’s home loss, Miami batters went an alarming 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position and left 13 men on base. SS Otto Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Marlins, who fell to 67-65 overall. SP Sandy Alcantara allowed one run across seven strong frames and did not factor in the decision.

Miami manager Clayton McCullough has not announced a starting pitcher for this contest. The Marlins rank ninth in the majors with a 3.90 ERA and a serviceable 1.25 WHIP. Miami starters have logged 40 quality starts on the year.

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Red Sox vs Marlins Pick

Boston OF Roman Anthony (finger) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester this week and could be activated this weekend. Through 131 games, Boston ranks 8th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. For the season, Miami ranks 9th in OPS and 19th in runs scored. Take the Red Sox to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Red Sox win 5-3.